The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) District 4 (Baltimore and Harford Counties) is recruiting for a Design Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) position. 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 only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
 
Nature of work: The Design Engineer works closely with the Team Leader in performing engineering work as part of the district’s System Preservation Program. This position assists the Team Leader to prepare highway construction contracts for advertisement; reviewing engineering plans for adherence to state and federal design guidelines and policies; right-of- way requirements; utility relocation needs; cost estimates; engineering reports; and specifications and related contract documents. The Design Engineer will also be tasked with performing in-house engineering design (utilizing InRoads) which may include traffic barrier design; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk and driveway upgrades; minor geometric improvements; Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and detour plans; and all associated engineering design and permitting documents for these improvements. This position involves coordinating with multiple SHA support divisions, engineering design consultants, and other state and county agencies. All the duties listed above are performed under the supervision of the Team Leader.
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 Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fourth consecutive year."   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years of experience in professional engineering.
Selective Qualification: One (1) year of experience in project management related to the design of highway projects.
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.Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.Special Requirements:
Candidates may be required to attend evening community meetings or conduct peak hour traffic observations outside normal working hours.

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 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 (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 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: 12/15/2023
Re-Issue Date: 04/17/2024