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Maryland Department of Transportation Senior Design Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer IV) in Baltimore City, Maryland
Senior Design Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer IV)
Salary
$78,919.00 - $127,473.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
7664-SHA-60-09-TC-09/24
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
09/23/2024
Closing Date
10/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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Description
OPEN RECRUITMENT
State Highway Administration
Senior Design Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer IV)
Grade 20 (7664) SP# 24-60-09
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Highway Development is recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer IV) position in Baltimore City . 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 vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
Nature of Work: The primary responsibility of the Senior Design Engineer is to function as a licensed professional engineer, undertaking engineering design, review, and project management for complex transportation projects. There are openings within the highway design and water resources disciplines. General duties include but are not limited to, designing and preparing engineering construction plans, reviewing cost estimates, and coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies. The Senior Design Engineer will also perform administrative tasks, plan reviews, represent the organization at meetings, and interpret policies and procedures to develop contract documents.
Specific duties for the highway design discipline include, but are not limited to, the geometric design of roadways, including bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Specific duties for the water resources discipline include, but are not limited to, the design of drainage systems, stormwater management facilities, and erosion and sediment control practices. The Senior Design Engineer may also have opportunities to participate in asset management programs, planning activities, and hydrologic and hydraulic studies.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide .
“The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year."
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.
Selective Qualification: Two (2) years of experience in the design or management of highway projects.
*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 abilities).
Preferred Qualification:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Proficiency to perform and review roadway design calculations, such as: horizontal and vertical geometry; superelevation; roadside grading and earthwork calculations; traffic barrier type selection and placement; sidewalk and bicycle facility design; maintenance of traffic OR proficiency for hydrologic and hydraulic engineering analysis, modeling and design to perform review of calculations and design for stormwater management (SWM), drainage systems, erosion and sediment control (ESC).
Working knowledge of design guidelines and standards such as American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and the Roadside Design Guide OR the Maryland Stormwater Design Manual, Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control, and the Highway Drainage Manual.
Familiarity with SHA design guidelines and procedures, including the Book of Standards, and Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials
Proficient in preparation and review of cost estimates
Experience with MicroStation design software
General knowledge of the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) process and preparing contract documents necessary for advertising, bidding, and post-advertisement activities such as Addenda and Redline revisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Licenses & Certifications
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in state of Maryland.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (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 c overed bargaining unit.
Please Note: 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 ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).
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: 09/23/2024
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!
*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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Do you possess a Maryland Professional Engineer license or another state with comparable requirements?
Yes
No
02
Please provide your PE license number, state, and expiration date.
03
Do you have two (2) years of experience in design or management of highway projects?
Yes
No
04
If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
05
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in state of Maryland?
Yes
No
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