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Category Transportation
Description At
McFarland Johnson (MJ),
you'll own your future. We're a
100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve.
Certified as a
Great Place to Work, our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive.
Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together.We're looking for an
Assistant Engineer for Bridge Engineering to join our growing Transportation Division in our
Portland, ME, Concord and Portsmouth, NH offices. This is more than just a job - it's chance to shape your career, grow alongside a collaborative team, and help design the future of infrastructure solutions across the country.
Why Join Us? - Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork. Collaborative is the most frequent word used to describe MJ's culture in our annual employee survey.
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success - you own your future.
- Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that promote innovation, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
- Professional Development: From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences we invest in your growth every step of the way.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
- Shape the next generation: For experienced professionals, MJ offers the chance to mentor emerging talent, share your expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.
Key Responsibilities - Working with a team of professionals in developing designs for public highway structure projects.
- Creating and updating construction specifications and contract documents for State DOT and Municipal Projects.
Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- EIT preferred.
- 0-4 years of highway structure engineering analysis and design experience.
- Project experience with State DOT's preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Bentley OpenRoads Designer preferred.
- Working knowledge of AASHTO bridge design specifications a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.
Benefits & Perks - Competitive base salary with experience and location, plus performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
- Company funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.
Join Us and Make a DifferenceJoin a team where
your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can
#ownyourfuture.
Position RequirementsFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Shift -not applicable-
CityStateKeywordsPay RangeExempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Open Date 10/27/2026
This position is currently accepting applications. 
