Project Design Engineer and Project Manager (Transportation Design Engineer IV)

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Project Design Engineer and Project Manager

(Transportation Design Engineer IV)

Grade 20 (7664) SP# 26-60-03

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Highway Development (Baltimore City) is currently recruiting for a Project Design Engineer and Project Manager (Transportation Design Engineer IV) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

Nature of Work: The main purpose of this position is to function as a licensed professional engineer to create safer, more accessible streets. The Project Design Engineer and Project

Manager will lead transformative transportation projects that prioritize bicyclists,

pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users. This position will lead the charge on

projects ranging from innovative intersection redesigns to complex multimodal

corridor improvements. They will collaborate across disciplines, working side-by-side

with planners, engineers, and landscape architects, from initial concept through

construction. This position will drive results by managing budgets, timelines, and

resources with precision, while proactively solving challenges to keep projects on

track. They will be the face of progress, serving as the primary liaison with

government agencies, community groups, and stakeholders to align visions, share

updates, and build consensus. They will also ensure excellence in design and

documentation, delivering construction-ready plans that meet all state and federal

standards, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines.

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 ability).

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Engineering Proficiency: Confidence in performing and reviewing roadway design calculations-from horizontal and vertical geometry to superelevation, earthwork, traffic barrier placement, and designing sidewalks and bike facilities that truly serve all users.
• Design and Software Savvy: knowledgeable around industry-leading guidelines like American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), and the Roadside Design Guide and know how to apply them to create safe, effective, and inclusive transportation solutions. Hands-on experience with MicroStation and use it to bring your design visions to life with precision and clarity.
• Practical Design: Skilled in preparing and reviewing cost estimates that balance innovation with budget realities.
• Contract Document Pro: Understands the full PS&E process and can prepare contract documents that are ready for advertising, bidding, and post-advertisement updates like Addenda and Redlines.
• Exceptional Communicator: Bring's strong written and verbal communication skills to every project, making complex ideas clear and building trust with stakeholders and team members alike.

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

Special Requirements:

1. An applicant's current license as a Professional Engineer in a state with comparable requirements acceptable to the Maryland State Board for Professional Engineers, in the appropriate option for which application is made, will be accepted but the applicant must obtain a Maryland license within twelve (12) months of appointment. Evidence of out-of-state registration must be presented at time of appointment.

2. 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.

3. Employees of the Maryland Department of Transportation assigned to especially sensitive locations or facilities may be required to obtain and maintain a special security badge.

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.

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 (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 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 (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

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.