Project Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)

OPEN RECRUITMENT

(REPOST)

State Highway Administration
Project Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)
Grade 19 (2706) SP# 24-85-11

***Previous applicants need not reapply**

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District 5 is currently recruiting for a Project Engineer (Transportation Engineer V) in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this SHA position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Nature of Work: This is a supervisory, administrative, and managerial position. This position functions as the District Engineering Systems and Design Team-Senior Engineer, which will simultaneously manage consultant and in-house design groups in the design and preparation of transportation project construction documents for multiple complex transportation projects. The position requires expert knowledge in the development of contract documents for the construction of over $30 million worth of transportation improvements. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: the preparation of cost estimates; working with the Chief Engineering Systems Team in identifying and managing Funds 77, 30, 76 and 87 projects for Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and Saint Mary's counties; developing and maintaining design schedules to meet advertisement dates that are scheduled for the fiscal year budget; preparing reports and memorandums; supervising and providing direction and guidance in projects developed in-house and by consultants; coordinating with District Maintenance, Construction, and Traffic offices to identify, implement and construct transportation improvements; representing SHA at meetings with federal, state and local elected officials, community groups, business associations and the general public; and administering the administration's policies and procedures to develop contract documents. The Project Engineer functions as a direct assistant to the Chief Engineering Systems Team.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide .

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years experience in professional engineering.

Selective Qualification: Two and a half (2.5) years of the required experience must have involved experience in design project management.

*This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or ability).

Notes:

1. Additional work experience in professional engineering, or in technical engineering at the journey level or above, may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
2. Possession of a master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
3. 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.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

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.

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 (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554.

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.

The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

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.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

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 (

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: 08/15/2024

Re issue Date: 10/04/2024