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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $88,628.80 - $125,611.20

To view the full salary range of this position, click here.

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 4 – Eastern Maine)

Location: Bangor, Me

Opening Date: March 27, 2026

Closing Date: April 10, 2026

Job Description:

The Region Engineer serves as the engineering authority for the Region and acts on behalf of the Region Manager when needed. This role requires advanced knowledge of Maine Statutes (Titles 23 and 29-A), Departmental rules, and key programs such as Access Management, Utility Accommodations, and the Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI). The Region Engineer ensures consistent interpretation and application of policies statewide, oversees timely processing of permits, and supports municipal partners through responsive customer service. They apply strong technical expertise in traffic engineering, asset management, highway and bridge construction, environmental regulations, and materials evaluation, while using risk-based decision-making to guide priorities. The role also plays a critical part in workplan development, identifying and advocating for projects and funding opportunities, and ensuring efficient delivery aligned with departmental goals.

In addition, the Region Engineer builds and maintains strong relationships with municipalities, internal bureaus, consulting engineers, and public officials, serving as a key point of contact for regional concerns. They provide clear, consistent guidance grounded in policy, often translating complex requirements into practical terms for stakeholders. The position requires sound judgment in contracting, budgeting, and financial processes, as well as familiarity with maintenance operations, emergency response, and workforce practices. As a leader within the Region, the Engineer supports team coordination, training initiatives, and emergency operations, while fostering collaboration across the Department. Success in this role depends on decisive problem-solving, consistent communication, and the ability to balance technical standards with customer service and organizational priorities.

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

Registration as a Professional Engineer and Four (4) years’ work experience in Civil Engineering at the professional level (beyond such licensure) to include one (1) year experience demonstrating progressively responsible duties in program or project management and/or management responsibilities..

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

For general questions or for Current MaineDOT employees in the Transportation Worker series who wish to be considered for a transfer and must complete and submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form indicating your interest please contact: Maine Department of Transportation, Attn: Lindsey Patchell, Human Resources Specialist, 219 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401. Telephone: 207-561-5555 Email:lindsey.patchell@maine.gov

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto —"Dirigo" or "I lead"— as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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