Maine Turnpike Authority, Engineering Department, Engineering Tech I Training Program
Location
- Portland, ME
Summary description:
Bridge the gap between military technical expertise and the critical infrastructure that powers Maine’s economy. As an Engineering Tech I Trainee at the Maine Turnpike Authority, you will translate your military discipline into hands-on civil engineering and project management. Working from our Portland headquarters and active field sites, you will assist in bridge and highway inspections, technical data collection, and construction monitoring. This role is designed for a transitioning service member looking to pivot their technical, mechanical, or construction skills into a professional career maintaining the 109 miles of the Maine Turnpike.
Job description:
The Engineering Technician I performs skilled technical work at a sub-professional level in engineering activities. This includes inspecting contractor traffic control, conducting material tests, supporting construction projects, managing engineering instruments, and assisting in survey operations. The technician also collects data, prepares sketches, and supports project management and environmental compliance.
Eligibility factors:
Maine
Typical pay $60K – $76K/yr
Median pay: $68K/yr
What Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians typically earn in Maine — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology
Marked DIB in the DoW directory
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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