Traffic Engineer; Transportation Engineer III

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:

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.

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.

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

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  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.…