About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Assistant Transportation Engineer will support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and traffic engineering projects for a confidential client. This is an entry-level professional engineering role that blends plan review, field/technical support, and systems work with ITS, traffic signals, and transportation management systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Review preliminary and final transportation and public‑works plans for compliance with engineering standards and project specifications.
• Conduct traffic studies and analyze traffic patterns, counts, and environmental data to identify engineering issues and assess project impacts.
• Evaluate transportation systems and recommend modifications or expansions for devices and control systems on individual projects.
• Support ITS deployments and maintenance, including Changeable Message Signs (CMS), Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS), traffic signals, incident management devices, traffic counting equipment, and the Transportation Management Center (TMC).
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient project delivery and system operation.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and recommendations based on studies and inspections.

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Minimum Qualifications

To be minimally qualified, candidates must provide evidence of one of the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field; OR
• For non-engineering degree holders or non‑degreed candidates, current Certification of Engineer‑Intern (EIT) issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or practical experience in traffic engineering, ITS, or transportation planning.
• Familiarity with traffic signal systems, CMS, RWIS, or TMC operations.
• Ability to analyze traffic count data and prepare technical reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to learn engineering standards quickly.

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Location & Schedule

• Location: Augusta, ME, USA
• Employment type: Full time, Permanent
• This role will involve office and field work as required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: US$56,867.20 – US$79,747.20 per year.
• Typical public‑sector benefits may include:
  • Paid holidays and vacation accrual (e.g., 13 paid holidays; 3+ weeks vacation starting)
  • Sick leave (e.g., 12 days annually)
  • Generous employer contributions toward health insurance premiums
  • Dental coverage and retirement plan contributions
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training

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Key Considerations

• This position is entry level but may require field visits and technical coordination with contractors and system vendors.
• The client values diverse backgrounds and encourages applicants from historically excluded communities to apply.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities.

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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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