Transportation Engineer I - Structures

Maryland Department of Transportation; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Open Recruitment

INTERVIEW AND HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

STATEWIDE

Open Until Filled

Transportation Engineer I - Structures Grade 14 (8439)

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

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RECRUITMENT: The State Highway Administration (SHA) is recruiting for a Transportation Engineer I – Structures Track. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below for this position. This position is located in Hanover in the Office of Traffic and Safety and in Baltimore City in the Office of Structures. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this classification throughout the entire agency.

This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland for SHA.

Nature of Work: This is an entry-level position. Employees in this position will apply structural engineering theories, principles, and standards to a variety of transportation structures. New engineers will be involved with the design of new bridges, bridge deck replacements, bridge rehabilitation and repairs, culverts, retaining walls, and noise abatement walls. They will also be involved with performing hands-on forensic evaluations of structures, preparing inspection reports, and making repair recommendations. This job requires coursework in Structural Analysis, Steel Design, and Concrete Design.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

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

Experience: None required.

Note: 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.

Applicants within six (6) months of meeting the minimum qualifications for the position may apply. In order to be considered, you must submit the following documents with your electronic DTS-1 (application):

1. Your resume (DTS – 1)
2. Copy of your driver's license
3. Copy of your transcript

If your degree is from a foreign university your transcript must be evaluated on a course by course basis by one of the following entities:

World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 57206
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: [phone]
www.wes.org

Evaluation Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 1455
Albany, NY 12201
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.evaluationservice.net

Education Credential Evaluation
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.ece.org

NCEES
200 Verdae Blvd
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: [phone]
www.ncees.org/ncees-services/credentials-evaluations/

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). 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. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. 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.

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 on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, 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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Please Note: State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All 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.

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/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:

410-545-5554.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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: 08/07/2024