Engineering Journal Jobs in Benton Maine

Company Description

Ranger Construction Corp is a reputable civil construction company headquartered in Fairfield Me.. The organization is dedicated to delivering high-quality construction services across various projects. Known for its professional approach and experienced team, the company takes pride in maintaining strong client relationships. Ranger Construction Corp is committed to excellence, safety, and innovation in every project it undertakes.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Waterville, ME, for a Civil Estimator. The responsibilities include preparing accurate cost estimates for construction projects, analyzing project requirements, reviewing design documents, sourcing materials, and collaborating with project managers and other team members. The role also involves evaluating subcontractor bids, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring that cost estimations align with project goals and company standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost estimation, project budgeting, and financial analysis for construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and methods, as well as blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Proficiency in construction estimation software and tools such as Bluebeam, B2W, Trimble or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to provide precise and efficient estimates.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of local and national construction codes, standards, and regulations is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

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.

Sterility Assurance Associate – 6 Month Contract

We are seeking a Sterility Assurance Associate to support sterility assurance and contamination control initiatives within a sterile/aseptic manufacturing environment. This consultant will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Technical Services teams to ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory expectations while strengthening site sterility assurance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SME support for sterility assurance, aseptic processing, contamination control, and cleaning/process validation activities.
• Support aseptic process simulations (media fills), environmental monitoring programs, and sterile gowning practices.
• Assist with validation and qualification activities for manufacturing processes, equipment, and sterilization cycles.
• Author and maintain SOPs, validation documentation, and contamination control strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments, gap assessments, and remediation activities related to sterile manufacturing operations.
• Support deviations, investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Assist with regulatory inspection readiness and GMP compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Microbiology, Biology, or related scientific field.
• Experience working in sterile, aseptic, biologics, or parenteral manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with GMP regulations (FDA, EU GMP) and sterile manufacturing best practices.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

Position Summary:The Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary palliative care team delivering goal-concordant care to residents in long-term care and skilled nursing facility settings. This role emphasizes high-quality communication, symptom management, and alignment of medical treatment with patient and family values. The APP will work under the guidance of a board-certified palliative care physician and in collaboration with the patient?s broader care team, including primary medical providers, nursing, social work, therapy, and facility leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Palliative Patient Care:
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents with serious illness, including symptom burden, functional status, and psychosocial needs.
• Initiate and adjust management plans for pain, dyspnea, delirium, constipation, nausea, anxiety, depression, and other distressing symptoms in collaboration with the palliative care physician.
• Monitor and adjust pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic symptom interventions with attention to safety, efficacy, and comfort.
• Goals of Care and Advance Care Planning:
• Engage residents and families in compassionate, culturally sensitive discussions around goals of care, code status, and advance directives.
• Document advance care planning conversations in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with the primary team to align care plans with resident and family wishes, ensuring clarity of intent and communication.
• Transitions and End-of-Life Planning:
• Assist in identifying residents appropriate for hospice referral and facilitate timely transitions when indicated.
• Support end-of-life care planning, including symptom anticipation, family support, and hospice coordination.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
• Participate in weekly or bi-weekly interdisciplinary palliative care rounds.
• Communicate with the attending primary care provider and broader medical team to ensure coordination and continuity of care.
• Collaborate closely with social workers, chaplains, and nursing teams to address psychosocial, spiritual, and caregiver needs.
• Education and Support:
• Provide bedside education to residents, families, and staff on disease progression, treatment expectations, and comfort-focused care strategies.
• Serve as a resource for facility staff to enhance understanding of palliative principles and symptom management protocols.
• Documentation and Billing:
• Document patient visits, care plans, and communications in the medical record within 24 hours of encounter.
• Submit billing documentation consistent with regulatory requirements and palliative care coding standards.
• Quality and Compliance:
• Contribute to palliative care quality improvement initiatives, including symptom tracking, family satisfaction, and facility-specific outcome measures.
• Adhere to evidence-based guidelines and facility protocols related to palliative and end-of-life care.
• Professional Development:
• Maintain active licensure and pursue ongoing education in palliative and geriatric care.
• Attend case conferences, journal clubs, and in-service trainings as directed by the palliative care medical director.

Position Details:

• Position is based in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, requiring direct patient and family interaction.
• APP will work four days per week, with on-site responsibilities during daytime hours and participation in rotating call schedules as assigned.
• Call will be remote, limited to covering urgent needs related to palliative care cases.

Requirements:

• Ability to conduct in-room evaluations, attend care plan meetings, and engage in bedside family conferences.
• Physical stamina to support active movement throughout large facility campuses.
• Capacity to respond with emotional resilience to residents and families experiencing serious illness and grief.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person