Electrical Project Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer III)

Maryland Department of Transportation; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Transportation seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to manage and design Intelligent Transportation Systems and electrical projects. This role involves complex engineering tasks, collaboration with stakeholders, and field inspections, ensuring safe and efficient transportation facilities.

Benefits

11 paid holidays

27 days of leave annually

Access to State Pension System

Deferred compensation plans

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• At least two years of engineering work acceptable to the Maryland State Board for Professional Engineers.
• One year of planning and designing ITS and/or Electrical Engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical studies and serve as project manager for large Capital projects.
• Coordinate design and review of study reports and drawings.
• Conduct field visits to facilities with consultants/contractors.

Skills

Engineering

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

ITS Design

Education

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate

Job description

OPEN to All Qualified Applicants

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This is a

position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities across Maryland, including four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes. For over 50 years, MDTA has provided citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, relying on our values, traditions, and employees to achieve these goals.

h3. Nature of Work The incumbent works in the Office of Engineering and Construction under the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Electrical Discipline. The Electrical Project Engineer manages, plans, and designs ITS and electrical work related to transportation facilities, structures, and equipment. The role involves large, complex engineering projects within a multidisciplinary environment involving in-house engineers and outside consultants. The work may include roadway lighting, tunnel lighting, sign lighting, power distribution systems, CCTV, DMS, RWIS, fiber optic networks, tunnel control systems (SCADA), traffic control systems, incident detection systems, and related tasks. Responsibilities include:

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Manage electrical studies;

Serve as project manager for large Capital projects in ITS and Electrical Engineering;

Coordinate design and review of study reports and drawings;

Review construction documents such as as-built plans, RFIs, and submittals;

Review Scope of Work (SOW) for ITS/Electrical on-call tasks;

Coordinate with utility companies for power, energy, and communication requirements;

Collaborate with ITS/Electrical engineers and stakeholders, attending project meetings;

Prepare engineering cost and man-hour estimates;

Conduct field visits to facilities with consultants/contractors as needed.

This position reports to the ITS/Electrical Discipline Manager or higher-level engineering managers, depending on tasks. Work is performed in an office setting and in the field, including physical inspections of transportation facilities or job sites.

The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, Maryland.

MDTA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including at least 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27 days of leave annually, access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, and excellent health, dental, and vision coverage.

h3. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate in Maryland, with evidence required at appointment.
Experience: At least two years of engineering work acceptable to the Maryland State Board for Professional Engineers, involving analysis, design, evaluation, and inspection, including:
- One year of planning and designing ITS and/or Electrical Engineering projects.

Qualifying work must conform to the definition of "Practice Engineering" as per Maryland law, including services requiring education, training, and experience in engineering sciences, analysis, design, evaluation, inspection, investigation, planning, and design coordination. The practice does not include nontechnical management activities.

Note: No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.

Please ensure your application contains complete and accurate information, including all relevant experience, to facilitate your placement on the eligible list.