Assistant Engineer - Bridge
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Job overview
McFarland-Johnson is seeking an Assistant Engineer for Bridge Engineering to join its Transportation Division in Portland, Concord, or Portsmouth. The role supports public highway structure design and prepares construction specifications and contract documents for state DOT and municipal projects. The posting seeks a civil engineering graduate with 0–4 years of relevant experience and describes preferred experience with state DOTs, EIT credentials, and selected design tools.
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Assistant Engineer - Bridge
EOE Statement Our employee owners come to MJ for the variety of project work and stay for the people they work with on those projects! Our people set MJ apart and drive our success for our clients. MJ provides an inclusive environment and rewards employee owners' hard work. Our culture of innovation and collaboration fosters creativity and encourages employees to do their best work.
MJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Applicants who wish to apply for an open position with MJ who require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact MJ's Human Resources Department at [email protected] to request assistance.
Category Transportation
Description
AtMcFarland Johnson(MJ),you'll own your future. We're a100% employee-ownedfirm 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 aGreat Place to Work, our employee-owners describe MJ's culture ascollaborative,people-focused, andsupportive.Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together.
We're looking for anAssistant Engineer for Bridge Engineeringto join our growing Transportation Division in ourPortland, 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?
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Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
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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.
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Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success - you own your future.
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Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that promote innovation, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
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Professional Development: From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences we invest in your growth every step of the way.
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
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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
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Working with a team of professionals in developing designs for public highway structure projects.
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Creating and updating construction specifications and contract documents for State DOT and Municipal Projects.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
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EIT preferred.
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0-4 years of highway structure engineering analysis and design experience.
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Project experience withState DOT'spreferred.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Bentley OpenRoads Designer preferred.
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Working knowledge of AASHTO bridge design specifications a plus.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent organization and attention to detail.
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Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.
Benefits & Perks
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Competitive base salary with experience and location, plus performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
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Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
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Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
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Company funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.
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Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.
Join Us and Make a Difference
Join a team whereyour 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 Requirements
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Shift -not applicable-
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Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Open Date 10/27/2026
This position is currently accepting applications.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,385 open Civil Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$100–137K/yr421 salary ranges
- US median$22–30/hr286 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,385 open Civil Engineering jobs across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Civil Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (683 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 660 of the 1,385 open Civil Engineering jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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