What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER I position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
Description
Open Recruitment
INTERVIEW AND HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
STATEWIDE
Transportation Engineer I – Design
Grade 14 (8439)
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
For More Information on all of SHA’s Engineering Career Opportunities Visit Our Website Here!
RECRUITMENT: The State Highway Administration (SHA) is recruiting for the Transportation Engineer I- Design Track. This position is located in Baltimore City, Hanover, or SHA District Offices statewide and is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below.
This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland for SHA.
Nature of Work: Transportation Engineer 1's in this track may be assisting in design-related functions which could include the following: meeting project goals, developing alternatives, attending public meetings, evaluating design criteria against project constraints, performing constructability reviews, reviewing and designing roadway plans, performing construction inspection for proposed roadway improvement projects, providing traffic/travel demand information, and conducting or reviewing traffic engineering analysis.
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 Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Successful completion of college-level coursework in traffic engineering and/or transportation engineering with a grade of C or better.
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 Ten (10) Months Of Meeting The Minimum Qualifications For The Position May Apply. In Order To Be Considered, You Must Submit Following Documents With Your Electronic DTS-1 (application):
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: 1-800-937-3897www.wes.org
Education Credential Evaluation P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Fax: 414-289-3411
e-mail: eval@ece.orgwww.ece.org
NCEES
200 Verdae Blvd
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 800-250-3196
www.ncees.org/ncees-services/credentials-evaluations/
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.
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 in 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.
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 aid 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: 10/19/2026
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!
Have you earned a bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation engineering or will you earn one within 10 months of applying for this position?
What college or university did (or will) you earn your bachelor’s degree in engineering?
03
Do you currently have a Professional Engineer (PE) license?
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?
I have attached my transcripts (and foreign education evaluation if required), resume and copy of my driver’s license. I understand that failure to supply the required documentation will result in my application being disqualified. You must provide verification that you have submitted your foreign education for evaluation within three (3) days of application submission, or your application will be rejected with no further reconsideration. I have read and agree to the statement.
Please select which Region(s) you would like to be considered for employment in. Select all that apply. Do not select a region you are unwilling to accept employment in.
Open Recruitment
INTERVIEW AND HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
STATEWIDE
Transportation Engineer I – Design
Grade 14 (8439)
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
For More Information on all of SHA’s Engineering Career Opportunities Visit Our Website Here!
RECRUITMENT: The State Highway Administration (SHA) is recruiting for the Transportation Engineer I- Design Track. This position is located in Baltimore City, Hanover, or SHA District Offices statewide and is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below.
This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland for SHA.
Nature of Work: Transportation Engineer 1's in this track may be assisting in design-related functions which could include the following: meeting project goals, developing alternatives, attending public meetings, evaluating design criteria against project constraints, performing constructability reviews, reviewing and designing roadway plans, performing construction inspection for proposed roadway improvement projects, providing traffic/travel demand information, and conducting or reviewing traffic engineering analysis.
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 Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Successful completion of college-level coursework in traffic engineering and/or transportation engineering with a grade of C or better.
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 Ten (10) Months Of Meeting The Minimum Qualifications For The Position May Apply. In Order To Be Considered, You Must Submit Following Documents With Your Electronic DTS-1 (application):
- - Your resume (DTS – 1)
- - Copy of your driver's license
- - Copy of your transcript
- - Foreign education evaluation (if degree was earned from foreign university) *
- 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. You must provide verification that you have submitted your foreign degree for evaluation within three (days) of submitting an application for this position:
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: 1-800-937-3897www.wes.org
Education Credential Evaluation P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Fax: 414-289-3411
e-mail: eval@ece.orgwww.ece.org
NCEES
200 Verdae Blvd
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 800-250-3196
www.ncees.org/ncees-services/credentials-evaluations/
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.
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 in 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.
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 aid 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: 10/19/2026
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.
Have you earned a bachelor’s degree in civil or transportation engineering or will you earn one within 10 months of applying for this position?
- Yes, I have an engineering degree in one of the required disciplines.
- Yes, I will earn an engineering degree in one of the required disciplines within 10 months of my application date.
- No, I do not have an engineering degree in one of the required disciplines.
What college or university did (or will) you earn your bachelor’s degree in engineering?
03
Do you currently have a Professional Engineer (PE) license?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?
- Yes
- No
I have attached my transcripts (and foreign education evaluation if required), resume and copy of my driver’s license. I understand that failure to supply the required documentation will result in my application being disqualified. You must provide verification that you have submitted your foreign education for evaluation within three (3) days of application submission, or your application will be rejected with no further reconsideration. I have read and agree to the statement.
- Yes
- No
Please select which Region(s) you would like to be considered for employment in. Select all that apply. Do not select a region you are unwilling to accept employment in.
- District 1 - Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties.
- District 2 - Cecil, Kent, Queen Annes, Caroline, and Talbot counties.
- District 3 - Montgomery, Prince George’s counties.
- District 4 - Baltimore and Harford counties.
- District 5 - Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
- District 6 - Garrett, Allegany, and Washington counties.
- District 7 - Carroll, Frederick, and Howard counties.
- HQ - Baltimore City
- Required Question