Embarking on a mechanical trade career in South Portland, ME, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 14,702 mechanical trade professionals in Maine, with wages averaging around $1,112 per week. Trade schools, unions, and specialized programs facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with substantial earning potential, often reaching up to $15,953 per month for experienced mechanical trade professionals.
What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting assigned department(s) and/or project(s) by performing basic engineering related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum. Our South Portland, Maine and Bedford, New Hampshire offices are seeking Intern Engineers for Summer 2025 in the Structures and Highway groups. Relocation and housing are NOT provided for these positions. What You'll Do: • Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties. • Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects. • Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned. What You'll Need: • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program What You'll Bring: • Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level. • Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. • Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors. • Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements. • Ability to perform basic engineering calculations • Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents What We Prefer: • Completion of 2 years of post-secondary Civil engineering program • Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD • Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about EOE including disability and vet Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #LD #Bridges, #Highways . Locations: Bedford, NH, South Portland, ME (Portland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
See More Details >>LJB Inc. (Gorrill Palmer) is a national engineering firm that provides civil and structural engineering, as well as geospatial, safety and environmental services. Our diverse expertise, client base, and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries. At LJB, we think bigger and are committed to improving the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees. For more than 50 years, LJB has been designing ways to connect people and communities safely and efficiently. As a full-service transportation team, we have diverse capabilities and proven know-how to design solutions that meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s demands. We are looking to fill the role of a Mid-level Project Engineer for our Transportation practice located in our South Portland, ME office. Annual Compensation: $81,000-106,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards. Benefit Information: Here Mid-level Transportation Project Engineer Essential Functions • Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design. • Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages. • Assist and guide design engineers in developing final design plans (including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of alignments, cross sections, traffic control, drainage, traffic signals, signing, and pavement markings). • Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff and managers. • Mentor, direct activities, and supervise work of other engineers. • Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling. • Participate in transportation related organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, MBTA, etc. • Other duties as assigned. Education MID-LEVEL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required. • EIT/EI registration required. PE registration is preferred. Qualifications • 2+ years of engineering experience in transportation and roadway design. • Experience working with MaineDOT design projects required. • Micro Station and Inroads/ORD design software experience required. LJB offers competitive compensation packages, which include paid time off, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility. LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you. Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team. Keywords: Mid-level Project Engineer; Project Engineer; South Portland, ME; Maine
See More Details >>Job Title Instrument Engineering Manager We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt initiative and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity The Instrument Engineering Manager works out of our South Portland, Maine location within the IDDM Infectious Disease Developed Markets Division. What You’ll Work On • Product engineering group technical lead. Drive technical design reviews for hardware, PCBs, Mechanical assemblies, Software and requirements documents. • Responsible for the development of project plans and schedules covering all engineering activities (Meeting all Design control and product development SOP requirements). Plan and drive the design, implementation and execution of the product lifecycle roadmap. Drive daily progress, as well as plan/maintain out to 24 months for strategic and supply considerations. • Manage cross functional engineering teams developing meter products. Communicate effectively and participate on a cross functional design team. • Develop manufacturing test specifications including ICT, functional, and final test. Conduct and participate in design specification reviews. Manually verify test processes prior to implementation using common electrical test equipment. • Specify and validate manufacturing test processes for medical monitoring instruments in accordance with applicable regulatory standards. Utilize statistical methods for determining variation and performance of test equipment. • Coordinating pilot builds, acceptance, and transition to production activities with US and OUS Contract Developers and Manufacturers. • Act as the manufacturing liaison to the product development team. Act as lead to resolve manufacturability issues for new and existing products. This support will include internal and external manufacturing activities. • Plan and execute verification and validation testing for design changes of on-market instruments. • Identify and implement alternate sources for obsolete parts. • Familiarity with documentation control tools and writing Engineering Change Orders, as required. • Strong knowledge of defined development process that is consistent with ISO, FDA or any recognized quality standards and requirements. • Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Own and drive the closure of quality events, deviations and CAPA’s. • Lead the technical instrument support team, provide mentoring and technical guidance. • Responsible for project delivery on time and within budget. • Drive gross margin improvement from technical solutions. • Responsible for Product Engineering process improvement. Identify and own implementation of method-based culture for problem solving • Functional supervisor of the product engineering group responsible for staffing and maintaining the groups high level technical competence. Implement sustainable measurement and reporting structure and governance in the technical organization. Required Qualifications • B.S. in biomedical, electrical, or mechanical engineering discipline • Minimum ten years total experience in supply chain, finance, engineering and analytics • Experience leading people (direct and indirect), preparation and delivery of presentations to senior stakeholders, audit and inspection readiness, business process mapping/optimization and cost improvement. • Experience with Third-Party (Contract) Manufacturers and other external resources • Direct manufacturing, or manufacturing support, experience • Experience with FDA, ISO design control standards Preferred Qualifications • Experience in managing small engineering teams supporting point of care diagnostic products • Experience with the product lifecycle – from transferring new products to market through sunset • Proficient in understanding hardware and software interfaces and their impact to the customer experience • Experience in leading global process change management projects/initiatives • Experience in working with supply chain and manufacturing to achieve business goals and drive results in a dynamic business environment • Experience with SAP or equivalent • B.S. in biomedical, electrical, or mechanical engineering discipline Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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