Engineering Jobs in Saco
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Job Title : Oceanography Category / Component: Officer • Both Overview Oceanography (OCEANO) Officers, also called METOC, are the Navy's geophysical experts who understand and apply all facets of meteorology, oceanography, hydrography, bathymetry, geophysics, and precise time and astrometry.
Their mission is to define and apply the physical environment, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars, to ensure the U.S.
Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression, maintain freedom of the seas, and win wars.
Key Responsibilities Provide timely and relevant support to fleet and joint operations by leading the collection, processing, prediction, exploitation, and dissemination of environmental data.
Ensure safety of navigation, access to denied waters, freedom to maneuver at will, and increase the lethality of Navy forces.
Lead teams ranging from small 3-4 person deployable units to large commands of over 400 personnel.
Serve as the one-of-one geophysical expert at an operational command.
What to Expect Serve in a variety of challenging operational billets with increasing scope and responsibility, both at sea and ashore.
The career path interweaves sea, shore, and educational tours.
Sea duty may include leading small team detachments on U.S.
and foreign vessels, serving as the embarked OCEANO Officer on an aircraft carrier or amphibious ship, or serving on a Strike Group or Joint Task Force staff.
Shore tours include assignments at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, Joint commands, the Navy Data Center, and Naval Research Labs.
Work Environment Assignments are worldwide, including Europe, Hawaii, Asia, and the Middle East.
Work environments range from being at sea on surface combatants, survey vessels, aircraft carriers, and amphibious ships to being ashore at major production commands, forecast centers, headquarters, and research facilities.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Initial training includes the 3-week Information Warfare Basic Course (IWBC) and the 7-week Basic Oceanography Accession Training (BOAT).
Officers may also attend Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC).
Postgraduate education at the Naval Postgraduate School is required for officers at the LCDR level and senior, typically as mid-grade Lieutenants.
Promotions to LTJG and LT occur at 2 and 4 years of service, with competitive promotion opportunities to LCDR, CDR, CAPT, and Flag Officer ranks.
Requires a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in a technical field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.
Must have completed a full college calculus series (I and II) with a minimum 'C' average, and a college-level calculus-based physics series (I and II) with a minimum 'B' average.
A desired degree is in physics, physics-based oceanography, meteorology, hydrography, earth science, engineering, or mathematics.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy as an Officer, including United States citizenship A bachelor's or qualifying professional degree Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores on the Officer Aptitude Rating exam Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Must be qualified for sea duty, world-wide assignable, and eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
You found us! If you are pursuing a traffic engineering career and you have been trained in the conventional aspects of site readiness, planning and design, we've got a desk waiting for you. Sebago Technics isn't your standard flavor engineering firm, we're the most creative collective of industry specialists in the region, and we're on a mission of shaping together. You're invited!
Skills are important, but who you are is even more important. We have a deep respect for people and are most interested in working with great listeners who are excited to share fresh, new, hyper-creative ideas with people from every side of a project. Picture yourself around a table with other engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and CAD designers who enjoy working together to design high-level projects within a dynamic and continuous conversation. At Sebago, no one works in a silo; everything we do is shaping, and we do it together with great intentionality.
We love to watch new team members' faces as they realize how much we value what they know and have learned. Everyone contributes because we all own this company together, literally. If you're on board with the culture, continue reading for a few of the high points and skills that will make this job a good fit for you and us.
As a Senior Traffic Engineer at Sebago, you will:
- Lead traffic engineering projects through planning, analysis, and implementation. Mentor project staff on technical aspects of the projects.
- Oversee the development of traffic studies and permitting for both internal and external projects.
- Assist team staff with proposal efforts, presentations, client development, and management.
- Maintain relationships with clients and agencies and ensure project schedules and budget.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction drawings using industry standard guidelines.
- Analyze traffic data, including but not limited to, traffic volumes, crash data, active transportation user data, etc. Perform intersection and roadway analysis utilizing Synchro and SimTraffic
- Monitor existing signal systems. Sebago Technics has an in-house Traffic Monitoring Center where we provide on-call services to municipalities in Maine for the management of their systems.
- Oversee construction administration for traffic signal design projects.
- Lead meetings and presentations for projects.
This is a great opportunity to work on a diverse array of projects and be an integral part of our employee-owned company. We offer an excellent work environment, competitive salaries, and great benefits. We work hard at providing opportunities for professional and personal growth while working for our collective success.
We know people come to the table with varying skills and experiences. If you have all or just some of the following, we would love to chat with you.
- Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree
- 6+ years' experience in Traffic or Transportation Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License required
- PTOE and IMSA certifications are not required but are a plus
- Proficient in Engineering software such as Synchro / SimTraffic and MicroStation or AutoCAD; VISSIM experience a plus
- Strong communication skills I know, we all ask for that.
- Experience working with state or federal transportation authorities is a plus but not required
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Recruiters & Agencies:
Thank you for your interest, but we are not partnering with external recruiting agencies for this role. We kindly request that agencies do not reach out regarding candidate submissions.
Ducas Construction is seeking an experienced Lead Estimator to join our growing team. This role is responsible for leading the estimating process for a wide range of commercial construction projects, delivering accurate, timely, and competitive estimates from schematic design through permit and construction documents.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This individual will be a strong communicator, capable of working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners while independently managing smaller projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full estimating process for commercial construction projects
- Interpret and analyze bid documents, including:
- Civil, Architectural, Structural
- Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical
- Fire Protection and Technology drawings
- Project specifications and addenda
- Generate accurate quantity take-offs using On-Screen Takeoff
- Prepare detailed cost estimates by CSI divisions, including labor, materials, equipment, and schedule projections
- Create, maintain, and annually update a historical cost database
- Develop and utilize bid leveling worksheets for various scopes of work
- Attend pre-bid walkthroughs, site visits, and meetings as required
- Prepare and submit complete and competitive bid proposals
- Define subcontractor scopes of work and solicit pricing
- Develop and issue subcontractor Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- Ensure estimates comply with company standards, client requirements, and available resources
- Maintain thorough, accurate documentation for all estimates
- Stay current on construction materials, pricing trends, and local regulations
- Identify potential safety risks and incorporate mitigation strategies into estimates
- Develop innovative construction means and methods to improve competitiveness and margins
- Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, architects, engineers, owners, and fellow estimators
- Meet deadlines consistently while delivering accurate, high-quality estimates
- Coordinate the transition of awarded projects to the Project Management team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field — or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of construction estimating experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
- Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Sage Estimating
- Bluebeam (or similar estimating tools)
- Experience developing conceptual estimates preferred
- Exceptional analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Strong understanding of current industry pricing trends and best practices
Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.