Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)

Maryland Department of Transportation; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation's State Highway Administration seeks an Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V) for District 1 in Wicomico County. The role leads a team that reviews permits, coordinates utility installations, and ensures compliance with safety and ADA standards.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least five years of professional engineering experience, with selective qualifications for utility relocation on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of professional engineering experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in installation, modification or relocation of utility facilities on construction projects.
• Preferred: Work Zone Traffic Control Manager Certification.
• Preferred: Experience with SHA traffic control templates and SHA construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of a team of Engineering Technicians for plan review, inspection and acceptance of utility permits.
• Coordinate permit inspections and maintenance activities within SHA right-of-way.
• Provide signatory approval on SHA Utility and District Office permits.
• Oversee ADA requirements during issuing and construction phases and assist with MUTTS/Lane Closure Tracking.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Traffic control knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SHA traffic control templates

Job description

Description

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)

District 1 - Wicomico County

Grade 19 (2706) SP#26-81-05

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

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District I is currently recruiting for an Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V) in Wicomico 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 only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Nature of work: The Assistant District Utility Engineer (DUE) is responsible for the direct supervision of a team of Engineering Technicians that perform the plan review, approval, coordination, inspection and acceptance for maintenance for all permits issued in District 1. District 1 permit inspection team oversees a variety of construction activities within the SHA right-of-way including complex road widening, bridge widening, relocation and installation of all type of overhead and underground utilities including, but not limited to, high voltage electric transmission and distribution lines, high pressure gas lines, high pressure water and sewer lines and communication and fiber optic lines. These permit projects support economic development and operation of critical utility infrastructure throughout District 1. This position acts as the District Utility Engineer in his absence and has the authority to provide signatory approval on the SHA Utility and District Office permits. This position also provides technical guidance to professional engineers and engineering consultant firms in developing work zone traffic control plans and utility relocation plans. Additionally, the incumbent will aid in overseeing Miss Utility Ticket Tracking System (MUTTS) and Lane Closure Tracking System. This position will also be responsible for monitoring and giving technical guidance for ADA requirements during issuing and construction phase of the Utility Permit.

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 award winner for the seventh consecutive year."

Qualifications

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

Experience: Five years experience in professional engineering.

Selective Qualifications: Three (3) years of experience in installation, modification or relocation or utility facilities on construction 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 a specific or additional bona fide occupational qualification (i.e. knowledge, skill or ability). No substitutions are allowed for a selective qualification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has a Work Zone Traffic Control Manager Certification
• Experience with SHA traffic control templates
• Experience with SHA construction techniques for various construction procedures.
• Good written and oral communication skills

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 motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

Additional Information

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.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

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.

Issue Date: 08/07/2026