Assistant Division Chief; Transportation Design Engineer VI

Assistant Division Chief (Transportation Design Engineer VI)

Grade 22 (7666) SP# 26-52-07

The State Highway Administration’s Office of Traffic and Safety (Anne Arundel County) is recruiting for an Assistant Division Chief (Transportation Design Engineer VI). This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications below.

This position will serve as the Assistant Division Chief responsible for leadership and management of the Traffic Development and Support Division (TDSD) within the Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS). It provides direct management and oversight of licensed and non‑licensed professional engineers in the development and application of traffic engineering policies, standards, and guidelines, including engineering studies and technical support to District offices and other SHA units.

This position manages and oversees statewide traffic engineering programs such as the Red‑Light Camera Program, License Plate Reader Program, Signal Cabinet Wrap Program, Traffic Impact Study (TIS) Program, Logo Sign Program, New Products Program, Design Requests (DRs), Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs), Fund 30, 76, and 87 request approvals, Roundabouts, and related traffic engineering initiatives.

It is responsible for reviewing and approving engineering studies, technical proposals, consultant contracts, cost proposals, and traffic engineering recommendations to ensure compliance with COMAR, the MUTCD, SHA policies, standards, and guidelines.

The Assistant Division Chief leads consultant procurement activities, coordinates with numerous SHA offices and external stakeholders, provides technical guidance to staff and consultants, prepares executive correspondence, and represents SHA and OOTS at meetings with federal, state, and local agencies, consulting firms, elected officials, and the public.

It also performs supervisory and managerial responsibilities including workload management, employee coaching and mentoring, performance management, approval of leave and timesheets, budget monitoring, and coordination of division operations.

• Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license in the appropriate option (evidence must be presented at the time of appointment).
• Two (2) years of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed professional engineer.
• Three (3) years of experience in traffic engineering.

• Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, standards, policies, and practices.
• Experience managing or overseeing statewide transportation engineering programs.
• Experience reviewing and approving Design Requests (DRs), traffic engineering studies, traffic control device recommendations, and related engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD, COMAR, SHA policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Experience managing consultant contracts, technical proposals, and procurement activities.
• Experience supervising professional engineering and technical staff.
• Strong leadership, consensus building, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience preparing executive‑level correspondence and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex assignments.
• Experience coordinating with local governments, consultants, FHWA, and other stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. The State of Maryland provides health and leave benefits, 401(k) benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

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

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. must provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. H‑1B visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

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: 06/08/2026