Assistant Transportation Engineer - Traffic Engineering
The Assistant Transportation Engineer - Traffic Engineering role at Confidential Client involves entry-level professional engineering work focused on Intelligent Transportation Systems and traffic engineering. The position supports construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure by reviewing project plans, conducting traffic and environmental studies, and evaluating transportation systems for improvements. The role offers hands-on experience with various traffic devices and systems, contributing to safer and more efficient transportation operations in Maine.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Assistant Transportation Engineer (Traffic Engineering) to support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and traffic engineering activities. This entry-level engineering role will review plans, perform traffic studies, and support design, construction, and maintenance of ITS and traffic control devices (CMS, RWIS, signals, traffic counters, and TMC systems).
What You’ll Do
- Review preliminary and final transportation and public-works plans for compliance with engineering standards and project specifications.
- Conduct traffic and environmental studies to identify engineering issues and assess project impacts.
- Evaluate transportation systems and recommend modifications or expansions.
- Support ITS device deployments and maintenance, including Changeable Message Signs (CMS), Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS), traffic signals, incident management devices, and traffic counting systems.
- Coordinate with construction and maintenance teams, and contribute technical input for system design and device installation.
- Prepare technical memos, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field —OR—
- Non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates must possess a Certification of Engineer‑Intern issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills.
- Willingness to learn ITS technologies, traffic signal systems, and traffic operations practices.
Preferred skills & experience
- Familiarity with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and traffic engineering concepts.
- Experience with traffic studies, signal timing, or traffic data collection tools (counting devices, radar, vehicle detection).
- Working knowledge of transportation design standards and right-of-way considerations.
- Basic proficiency with engineering software, GIS, or traffic modeling tools is a plus.
Compensation & employment type
- Compensation: $56,867.20 — $79,747.20 per year.
- Employment type: Full time; Contract.
Why join
Confidential Client offers a total compensation and benefits package designed to support work-life fit and employee wellbeing, including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer-paid retirement contributions, and competitive health and dental coverage. This role is an opportunity to grow technical skills while working on ITS and traffic systems that directly improve public safety and mobility.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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