Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)

Maryland Department of Transportation; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) to join their Office of Traffic and Safety in Anne Arundel County. The role involves project management, policy development, and coordination of traffic safety initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience in transportation research or traffic analysis. The position offers a competitive benefits package and requires a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Two years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience in transportation research or traffic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer for research projects.
• Coordinate traffic safety and operational issues.
• Represent OOTS/SHA at meetings.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Traffic engineering software

Job description

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Description

(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Grade 17 (0117) SP#25-52-06

Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)

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

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) is recruiting for a Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone meeting the minimum and selective qualifications. The resulting list of candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or similar roles. You must reapply for future openings.

Nature of Work:

This position acts as an intermediate-level Transportation Engineer on the Traffic Engineering Research and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Team within the Traffic Development and Support Division. Responsibilities include:

• Serving as project engineer for research projects by OOTS
• Interpreting the Maryland Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MdMUTCD)
• Developing and distributing OOTS policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Responding to citizens' inquiries on behalf of officials
• Coordinating traffic safety and operational issues across SHA offices
• Representing OOTS/SHA at meetings with FHWA, TRB, ITE, and other organizations

MDOT offers a competitive benefits package. Learn more in the MDOT Benefits Guide.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of professional engineering experience

Selective Qualification: At least one (1) year of experience involving transportation research or traffic analysis related to highway planning and design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of MUTCD, Highway Safety Manual, and relevant policies and standards
• Proficiency with traffic engineering software
• Experience in transportation research and crash analysis
• Effective communication and customer service skills

Additional Notes:

• Related work experience can substitute education on a year-for-year basis
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience
• Current Maryland Professional Engineers or equivalent are considered to meet education requirements

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license

Application Process:

Apply online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Resumes alone are not accepted. Complete the online application thoroughly, including all relevant experience. Background checks may be conducted. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Note: The SHA is not sponsoring new H-1B visas at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.