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Project Engineer - Greater Augusta Utility District

Date Posted: June 01, 2026 | End Date: November 28, 2026
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater

What’s in it for me?
● We pay weekly. You will earn $67,970 to $88,356 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
● You will be home every night.
● We observe Maine state holidays which means 13 paid days off - without using your own paid leave! This is complemented by generous sick and vacation time as well.
● You’ll be making the world a better place. The work we do is public health and environmental improvement.
● You’ll have good opportunities for overtime and advancement including getting paid to obtain water and wastewater licenses
● We pay for 85% of your health insurance (including your family! Or we’ll pay you a generous opt-out if you are covered by a comparable plan by your spouse’s employer). We pay 100% of your dental insurance. And we provide great retirement savings..
● You’ll get lots of fresh air.

What will I do in this job?
● You’ll be part of a skilled team that works together to design, maintain and fix our water and wastewater systems.
● You’ll get to see a project from beginning to end.
● You get to use some really cool gadgets and gizmos.

What qualifications do I need?
● Computer aided drafting (CAD) experience or training
● Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Civil, Sanitary, or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered without a bachelor’s degree.
● Certification of Engineer-Intern as issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers within 5 months of hire.
● Class C Maine driver’s license.
● Class II Water Distribution Operator’s License and Class II Water Treatment Operator’s License within 18 months from hire date.
● Class II Sewer Collection System license within 18 months from hire date

Sounds good, how can I apply?
https://www.greateraugustautilitydistrict.org/apply-online-today, or send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Who we are
GAUD is a public utility focused on public health and environmental improvement.

Where can I learn more about GAUD?
● Project Engineer Job Description
● https://www.greateraugustautilitydistrict.org
● Facebook
● Instagram

To apply, please click on the link on the GAUD Careers page or hit the QR code on the right. You may submit a resume or application to Human Resources,12 Williams Street, Augusta, ME 04330 or email it to [email protected]. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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