Maryland State Highway Administration | Civil Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)

ASCE Maryland Section; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation agency in Maryland is seeking a Team Leader for the Traffic Development and Support Division. The role involves overseeing complex traffic engineering projects, managing design reviews, and providing operational direction. Ideal candidates should possess a Maryland Professional Engineer license and have experience in traffic engineering, along with proficiency in related software and standards. Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• One year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed professional engineer.
• One year of required experience must be in traffic engineering.
• Experience: One year managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage complex engineering designs for traffic control.
• Supervise the review of Design Requests and Final Design Plans.
• Provide operational direction for traffic engineering projects.

Skills

Knowledge in traffic engineering analysis software such as Synchro/SimTraffic

Proficient in traffic impact studies

Proficient knowledge of Roundabout design

Expert knowledge on MUTCD

Effective oral and written communication skills

Excellent customer service abilities

Education

Maryland Professional Engineer license

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

Highway Capacity Software

Vissim

Job description

Maryland State Highway Administration

Full Time

Duties & Responsibilities

This position serves as a Team Leader within the Traffic Development and Support Division, specifically within the Geometric Design/Traffic Engineering Operational Analysis Team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, guiding, managing, and leading the detailed review of complex engineering designs of traffic control devices and transportation/development projects impacting SHA roadways. Additional duties involve supervising and managing the review of Design Requests (DRs) for new or modified signals and other traffic control devices, as well as managing/overseeing the review of Final Design Plans for approved DRs. The role also includes managing the review of geometric designs related to large-scale design-build projects or developer traffic impact studies. The engineer ensures that all engineering designs details and specifications adhere to established engineering theories, principles, policies, and standards. Additionally, this position manages the Specific Service Signing (LOGO) program, the Maryland Product Evaluation List (MPEL), and the In-Service Performance of Guardrail End Treatments.

This position provides traffic engineering operational and functional direction and assistance to other divisions within OOTS, various SHA District offices, Highway Development, and other SHA offices. It also assists District staff in developing concepts for solutions to complex engineering and safety projects. This position will represent SHA at meetings with federal, state, and local government agencies, community groups, developers, and the public.

Job Requirements

Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.

Experience: One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.

Selective Qualification: One (1) year of the required experience must be in traffic engineering.

Job Preferences

Knowledge in various traffic engineering analysis software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, Highway Capacity Software, and Vissim.

Proficient in performing and reviewing various traffic engineering analysis including traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrant studies, and reviewing traffic engineering design plans.

Proficient knowledge of Roundabout design, standard, guidelines, and latest research.

Expert knowledge on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Highway Safety Manual, and/or other traffic engineering related safety policy, standards, or guidelines

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate both statewide programs and specific projects.

The candidate should have effective oral and written communication skills.

Excellent internal/external customer service abilities