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Transportation Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)

Maryland Department of Transportation
$70,743.00 - $110,288.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
United States, Maryland, Annapolis
Oct 15, 2025

Description

(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Grade 17 (0117) SP#25-52-18

Transportation Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)



YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) is currently recruiting for a Transportation Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) in Anne Arundel County. 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: This position serves as a Transportation Engineer III (TE III) within the Traffic Development and Support Division (TDSD), providing technical support for Maryland's Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Programs. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the implementation, operation, and evaluation of ASE initiatives, including the Maryland SafeZones Work Zone Program, I-695/I-83 Corridor Program, ASE on the Inter County Connector (MD 200), and other SHA operating ASE programs. The TE III performs engineering reviews, deployment coordination, data analysis, and program documentation tasks that support ASE operations, enhance program effectiveness, and ensure compliance with state regulations, COMAR, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This position also works under the direction of the ASE Program Manager. It plays a critical role in advancing Maryland's Vision Zero goals and the Governor's Work Zone Safety initiatives. Safety is a core function of the role, and the incumbent is directly accountable for ensuring ASE deployments support reduced work zone speeds, improved compliance, and safer working conditions for SHA personnel and contractors. Responsibilities include engineering reviews, safety-focused deployment coordination, data analysis, and documentation tasks that support the operational and safety effectiveness of the ASE program.

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 sixth consecutive year."

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in professional engineering.

Preferred Qualification:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:

  • Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and work zone safety practices.
  • Familiarity with MUTCD, MdMUTCD, and related traffic standards and guidelines.
  • Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting traffic safety data.
  • Ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional reports and correspondence.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with traffic analysis software and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Customer service skills for engaging with the public and stakeholders.

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.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidate must possess a driver'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 experiences 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 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 the 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: 10/15/2025


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