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Maryland Department of Transportation Senior Transportation Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer V) in Baltimore City, Maryland
Senior Transportation Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer V)
Salary
$84,229.00 - $136,003.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
7665-SHA-60-04-TC-05/24
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
11/25/2024
Closing Date
12/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
OPEN RECRUITMENT
State Highway Administration
Senior Transportation Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer V)
Grade 21 (7665) SP# 24-60-04
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply
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 Transportation Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer V) 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 main purpose of the Senior Transportation Engineer is to function as a team leader in either the Highway Design Division or the Active Transportation Division and perform duties as a licensed professional engineer.
The Highway Design Division designs and manages a nearly two-billion-dollar capital program of some of the most significant highway projects within the state, including new interchange construction, dualization, streetscape, sidewalk, and shared-use path projects. The division operates under a matrix management approach with the dual priorities of project delivery and staff development. Team leaders within the Highway Design Division perform a variety of project roles, including roadway design, project management, and quality management and may function as discipline leads for the core divisional functions. Team leaders are also responsible for administrative duties for a team of two to six lower-level engineers and technicians, including mentoring, personal development, and workload management.
The Active Transportation Division is responsible for managing the accessibility funds (ADA, sidewalk, and bicycle facilities) for the organization. The division is also responsible for managing the pedestrian Safety Action Plan Program, which follows a data-driven approach to prioritize corridors where safety and accessibility needs of vulnerable road users are most prevalent. Team leaders within the Active Transportation Division manage and deliver projects utilizing a team of lower-level engineers, technicians, and consultants.
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.
Experience: One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.
Selective Qualification: Two (2) years of experience involving the design and/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 ability).
Preferred Qualification:
The ideal candidate should have the following:
Experience managing complex, major transportation projects during the design phase.
Ability to perform and review the following: horizontal and vertical geometry, superelevation, Right of Way impacts, Earthwork calculations, and Maintenance of Traffic plans
Thorough knowledge of how to compile all the necessary information for a complete set of contract documents necessary for advertising and bidding
Proficient in preparation of cost estimates, both construction and engineering
Proficient in developing and maintaining design schedules for multiple projects
Thorough knowledge of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) design guidelines
Previous leadership and supervisory experience, including managing consultants and consultant teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Licenses & Certifications
Candidate 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 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 m ay be a member of a c overed 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 ( 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: 05/16/2024
Re-issue Date: 11/25/2024
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.
01
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 one (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer?
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 have two (2) years of experience involving the design and/or management of highway projects?
Yes
No
06
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.
07
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?
Yes
No
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