Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)

GeoWorld; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

GeoWorld is looking for a Traffic Engineer in Baltimore, Maryland, to support travel demand forecasts and technical analyses for the State Highway Administration. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least two years of experience in traffic/transportation engineering. The role involves developing traffic analysis models, coordinating with stakeholders, and conducting operational analyses. The position offers a resilient work environment with health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience as a professional engineer.
• Experience in traffic/transportation engineering/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare travel demand forecasts and technical analyses.
• Develop and review traffic analysis models and technical reports.
• Represent the division in meetings and public forums.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Traffic simulation tools

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Travel demand models

Job description

Position Overview

(Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) Grade 17 (0117) SP# 26-50-03.

You must apply online to be considered for this position: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for preparing and supporting travel demand forecasts and technical analyses for complex planning, design, and construction projects across the State Highway Administration, other MDOT agencies, and local partners. The role applies traffic engineering principles, simulation tools, and forecasting methods to assess existing and future conditions; performs operational and safety analyses; assists with consultant task management; and conducts field observations as needed.

Duties include developing and reviewing traffic analysis models, technical reports and memos, coordinating project schedules and activities with internal and external stakeholders, and representing the division in meetings and public forums. The traffic engineer reviews traffic impact studies, prepares traffic forecasts and title sheet data for design offices, evaluates maintenance of traffic plans, and requests and validates traffic and crash data.

The traffic engineer supports updates to division procedures, reference materials, and online content, and contributes to agency initiatives, including the Maryland Mobility Report, Congestion Management Studies, the Attainment Report, the Consolidated Transportation Program, the Connected and Automated Vehicle efforts, the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, and related mobility and safety programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of experience as a professional engineer.
• Two (2) years of the required experience must have involved traffic/transportation engineering/analysis and/or transportation data/planning experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in traffic analysis, traffic simulation tools, and travel demand models.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess good customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, exercise initiative, and sound judgment.

Notes

• 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.
• Possession of a master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• 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 valid motor vehicle operator’s license in the state of Maryland.

Additional Information

Special Requirements

• Attendance at evening meetings may be necessary according to project schedules and requirements.

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. 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.

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, including 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, the length of time, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at 410‑545‑5554.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, a 401(k) plan, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. must provide proof of an equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services.

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

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.

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.