Job Summary: Acorn Engineering, Inc., a growing civil and environmental engineering firm based in Portland and Kingfield, Maine, is hiring for the 2025 Construction Season (May – November) with the goal of long-term, seasonal construction employment with Acorn. There are opportunities throughout the state of Maine and they may require overnight and weekend work.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Inspects and supervises construction.
Complete daily inspection reports.
Perform or coordinate inspection testing.
Confirm general compliance with DOT standards and specifications.
Review project plans and document Contractor compliance.
Provide technical supervision and assistance to Resident Engineer.
Direct field inspection support staff
Prepare construction closeout documents.
Other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

A minimum of 4 years highway inspection experience
NETTCP paving certification required
ACI concrete cert preferred
Knowledge of Maine DOT standards.
Valid driver’s license; daily use of candidate’s personal vehicle required. Mileage reimbursed.
Overnight, overtime, and weekend work may be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Physical Setting:

Construction site
Outdoor work

Schedule:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overnight shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

Maine: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Maine DOT/Maine Turnpike Authority: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Industry

Civil Engineering

Employment Type

Job Type: Full-time

Acorn Engineering, Inc.

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