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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Assistant Transportation Engineer – Geotechnical to support bridge program delivery in Augusta, ME. This is an entry-level professional engineering role focused on geotechnical investigations, foundation evaluation, and preparation of geotechnical design deliverables.
Employment type: Full time, Permanent.
Salary: US$56,867.20 - US$79,747.20 per year.
Location: Augusta, ME (onsite with periodic field work).

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What You’ll Do

• Oversee and inspect subsurface exploration programs (drilling, test pits, CPT, sampling).
• Develop and coordinate laboratory testing programs for soils and materials.
• Evaluate subsurface conditions and interpret geotechnical data.
• Develop bridge foundation alternatives and identify pertinent geotechnical constraints.
• Complete geotechnical engineering evaluations and prepare geotechnical design reports and calculation packages.
• Perform periodic field work to monitor subsurface exploration and support geotechnical construction activities.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field — OR — non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates must possess Certification as Engineer‑Intern (EIT) issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.
• Ability to perform entry-level geotechnical engineering tasks and produce technical documentation.
• Willingness to perform periodic field work and site inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills appropriate for technical report preparation and coordination with construction personnel.

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Licensing / Registration

• Non-degreed candidates must possess Certification as Engineer‑Intern (EIT) issued by the Maine State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers prior to permanent appointment.
• Candidates holding engineering degrees should be on a path toward professional licensure (PE) as applicable.

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Preferred / Desirable

• Prior geotechnical experience (field or design) is preferred.
• Experience with bridge foundations, subsurface exploration methods, and geotechnical laboratory testing is a plus.
• Familiarity with preparing geotechnical reports and calculation packages for public works or transportation projects.

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Why Join

Confidential Client offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package, including (summary):

• Work-life fit: 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave (accrual increases with service).
• Paid sick leave: 12 days annually.
• Health insurance: Confidential Client contributes heavily toward employee-only premiums (state-level example: 85%–95% of employee-only premiums).
• Dental insurance: substantial employer-paid coverage for employee-only premiums.
• Retirement plan: employer contribution equivalent to a percentage of pay (example program contribution ~14.06%).

Benefits may vary by position and bargaining agreements; prorated for part-time roles.

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Additional details

• Opening date (source): 2026-10-02.
• Closing date (source): 2026-10-19.
• This role requires periodic field visits; reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals 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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