Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Portland, ME

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $52,832.00 - $71,240.00/Annually

Office/Bureau: Project Development

Location: Augusta, ME

Position Number: 02500-0342

Opening Date: January 25, 2024

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Description:

As an Assistant Transportation Engineer in the field, you will be performing a variety of moderately complex engineering functions in support of construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, systems, facilities, and other aspects of transportation engineering.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as an inspector by inspecting, verifying, measuring, and documenting the work performed by private Contractors,
• Interpreting the plans and specifications that relate to the project,
• Construction materials sampling and testing

This position may also act as a Resident Inspector on selected projects and will be introduced to project management principles and advanced technical engineering duties. Other duties may involve assisting in the development of projects doing design, plan development, and quantity and cost estimating. The ability to work extended overnight assignments and/or travel statewide for extended stays is required.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field –OR- non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates must possess a Certification of Engineer-Intern as issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,832.00 - $71,240.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person