Open Recruitment
INTERVIEW AND HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
STATEWIDE
Transportation Engineer I - Materials and Geotechnical
Grade 14 (8439)
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
RECRUITMENT : The State Highway Administration (SHA) is recruiting for the Transportation Engineer I- Materials and Geotechnical Track . This position is located in Hanover, Office of Material Technology and is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this classification throughout the entire agency.
This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland for SHA.
Nature of Work : Transportation Engineer 1 (TE 1's) in this track will be performing engineering duties in support of project development, highway infrastructure, asset management, construction projects and condition assessments. In a learning capacity, the position may conduct any of materials certification reviews, materials QA/QC testing/evaluation in the laboratory as well as in the field, utilization of materials test results in pavement/geotechnical design, performing hands-on forensic evaluations of structures, preparing inspection reports and making repair recommendations under the direction of an experienced engineer, depending on which division they join. TE 1 should be able to communicate with contractors, engineers, and OMT personnel as needed to get the job done in a clear and efficient manner. This position should be able to review, understand and explain the project documents, specifications, and drawings to the contractors in an effective manner. TE 1 should be able to attend the pre-construction and progressive meetings and act as a liaison between District, OMT, and contractors.
Please see our other Engineering Tracks Linked below:
- Construction Track
- Design Track
- Structures Track
- Traffic Track
- Water Resources Track
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide .
"State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine's Training APEX for the fifth consecutive year."
Qualifications
Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any of the following: Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Welding Engineering.
Experience : None required.
Note : Persons currently registered as Professional Engineers in the State of Maryland, or in a state with comparable requirements, are considered to have met the education requirements.
Applicants within six (6) months of meeting the minimum qualifications for the position may apply. In order to be considered, you must submit the following documents with your electronic DTS-1 (application):
- Your resume (DTS - 1)
- Copy of your driver's license
- Copy of your transcript
If your degree is from a foreign university your transcript must be evaluated on a course by course basis by one of the following entities:
World Education Services, Inc. P.O. Box 57206
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: 1-800-937-3897
Evaluation Service, Inc. P.O. Box 1455
Albany, NY 12201
Phone: (847) 477-8569
Fax: (312) 587-3068
Education Credential Evaluation P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Fax: 414-289-3411
e-mail:
NCEES
200 Verdae Blvd
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 800-250-3196
Licenses & Certifications
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.
The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( ).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Issue Date: 08/07/2024
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