Project Engineer/Manager - Portland

Role summary

Project Engineer/Manager - Portland is a role at Acorn Engineering Inc in Portland, Maine, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-09-10. Salary: USD 80,000–100,000 per year. Experience level: 10+.

Job title

Project Engineer/Manager - Portland

Company

Acorn Engineering Inc

Location

Portland, Maine, United States

Work arrangement

hybrid

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 80,000–100,000 per year

Experience level

10+

Date posted

2026-09-10

Job description

Description

Acorn Engineering, Inc., a Maine-based, 100% employee-owned civil engineering, construction administration, land surveying, and landscape architecture firm, has a full-time opportunity for a Project Engineer/Manager in our Portland office.

Unlike larger firms where engineers may become specialized in a narrow range of projects, Acorn offers exposure to a diverse and ever-changing workload. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values hands-on involvement, and is energized by new challenges and opportunities.

The successful candidate will work on projects spanning a broad geographic area, while collaborating with colleagues across Acorn's multiple disciplines and office locations. As an integral member of the project team, the Project Engineer/Manager will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and design through permitting and construction.

Responsibilities include:

site design

development of drawings

stormwater management design

coordination with project stakeholders

regulatory permitting

construction administration

Acorn’s current projects include:

municipal infrastructure projects

coastal resiliency

erosion and sedimentation control inspections

stream smart culvert replacements and assessment projects

trail master planning and design

workforce and affordable housing projects

mixed-use redevelopment

Acorn partners with high-quality clientele and champions their projects from initial concept, through planning board approval to final completion. This is an exciting opportunity to assist a small (but growing) firm with a variety of tasks. We offer opportunities to grow professionally, volunteer, collaborate on exciting projects and develop lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm. We look to empower our employees and provide them with the tools to be successful.

Employees will be provided with a laptop to enable work within our hybrid work model. It’s anticipated the hybrid remote model would include 3 days in the Portland office and 2 days remote following an onboarding period. This balanced approach fosters in-person collaboration while providing employees the opportunity to be with family, to travel, and to engage with their community – all of which are important parts of our company’s culture.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Company paid ST/LT/Life insurance

ESOP participation

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Licensure support

Continuing education reimbursement

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

6-12 years’ experience with design, permitting and construction administration for various site design projects within Maine

Strong technical and engineering design skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D & HydroCAD

Understanding of Local, Maine and Federal permitting regulations and applications

Experience with stormwater treatment design

EI Certification required. Candidates actively pursuing PE licensure are strongly encouraged to apply.

Upper limit of salary range may be increased pending licensure credentials.