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HNTB

Highway Project Engineer

South Portland, ME

$95K - $150K/yr

Development and growth of junior staff. Coordinating with clients to progress projects and build effective relationships. Working alongside some of the region's best engineers to prepare and/or check ...

Trilon

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Kennebunk, ME · Hybrid

Mentor junior staff and contribute to team knowledge-sharing and development * Participate in client meetings and help maintain strong client relationships * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering ...

H&H

Senior Structural Engineer

Yarmouth, ME · On-site

$103K - $139K/yr

... developed * Develop contract specifications and contract bid documents, and technical report ... Provide mentoring and training to junior staff Requirements * BS in Civil Engineering * PE License ...

H&H

Senior Structural Engineer

Yarmouth, ME · On-site

$103K - $139K/yr

... developed * Develop contract specifications and contract bid documents, and technical report ... Provide mentoring and training to junior staff Requirements * BS in Civil Engineering * PE License ...

H&H

Senior Structural Engineer

Yarmouth, ME · On-site

$103K - $139K/yr

... developed * Develop contract specifications and contract bid documents, and technical report ... Provide mentoring and training to junior staff Requirements * BS in Civil Engineering * PE License ...

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What is a junior development engineer?

Junior Development Engineers are entry-level professionals who assist in designing, developing, and testing new products or software. They typically work under the guidance of senior engineers, helping to implement technical solutions, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to project documentation. This role is ideal for recent graduates or those with limited experience who are looking to build their engineering skills in a practical environment. Junior Development Engineers often collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain exposure to various aspects of the engineering process.

What is the difference between Junior Development Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectJunior Development EngineerSoftware Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, some coding experienceBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, coding skills
Work EnvironmentEngineering teams, product development, hardware integrationSoftware companies, tech startups, IT departments
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, tech, engineering firmsIT, software firms, tech industry
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Junior Development Engineer and a Software Developer lies in their focus areas. Junior Development Engineers often work at the intersection of hardware and software, especially in engineering or manufacturing contexts, while Software Developers primarily focus on coding and developing software applications. Both roles typically require similar educational backgrounds and entry-level experience, but their work environments and industry applications differ.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior development engineer?

To thrive as a Junior Development Engineer, you need a solid grasp of programming fundamentals, problem-solving abilities, and a relevant degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with development tools like Git, IDEs, and basic understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile is typically expected. Strong teamwork, communication, and a willingness to learn help set candidates apart in this collaborative role. These skills ensure you can contribute effectively to projects, adapt to new technologies, and grow within dynamic engineering environments.

What are some typical challenges a junior development engineer might face when transitioning from academic projects to a professional engineering team?

Junior Development Engineers often find that adapting to real-world engineering projects requires learning to work within established codebases, following team coding standards, and managing project timelines. Unlike academic assignments, professional environments emphasize collaboration, code reviews, and effective communication with cross-functional teams. Balancing independent problem-solving with seeking guidance and feedback is key to success and growth in this role.
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Highway Project Engineer

HNTB

South Portland, ME

$95K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
Our growing team is seeking a creative and technically sound Project Engineer eager to work on some of the region's most interesting projects. The ideal candidate will be motivated to grow client relationships in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, increase their own individual multi-discipline knowledge, and strengthen a core team of outgoing highway engineers - all while maintaining their ideal work/life balance. This position will offer opportunities to expand your career in a multitude of directions, own and manage discipline-specific project attributes, and mentor junior staff. If this feels like a right fit for you, apply now and let's talk!
This opportunity entails:
Collaborating and supporting the guidance of a multi-discipline team to achieve successful completion of small to complex projects throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont.
Development and growth of junior staff.
Coordinating with clients to progress projects and build effective relationships.
Working alongside some of the region's best engineers to prepare and/or check reports, plans, calculations, estimates, specifications, and designs associated with roadway transportation projects.
Assisting with project management duties, including control of project quality, budget, and scope.
Organizing and executing a plan to deliver project scope requirements within the highway discipline, among a small team.
Supporting marketing efforts in pursuit of additional projects.

What You'll Do:

  • Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
  • Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
  • Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
  • Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team's work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
  • Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
  • Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
  • Master's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
  • PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.

  • Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.

  • Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

What We Prefer:

  • Design experience on MaineDOT, NHDOT, and/or VTrans projects.

  • Registered Professional Engineer in Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont (or ability to obtain)

  • Experience using Microsoft Office, Microstation, InRoads and OpenRoads

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#RV #Highways #LI-RV1

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Locations:

Bedford, NH, Burlington, VT, South Portland, ME (Portland)

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The approximate pay range for Vermont is $95,991.51 - $150,140.56. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Maine is $95,991.51 - $150,140.56. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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About HNTB

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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