Transportation Engineering Technician Ii

State Highway Administration – Office of Materials Technology – Anne Arundel County

Transportation Engineering Technician II

Grade 10 (8447) SP# 2 6-73-05. (OPEN RECRUITMENT)

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

This position is responsible for operating specialized testing vehicles with and without a trailer, up to 26,000 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Vehicles are used in roadway testing on SHA network roadways following AASHTO and ASTM standards, including surface friction testing and the ARAN automated data collection system. The position is supervised by the Pavement Testing Team Leader, with daily guidance from the ARAN or Friction Crew Chief.

Responsibilities include operating and performing routine and periodic safety and operational checks on testing vehicles and related equipment, and performing testing duties in the absence of the crew chief.

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

One year of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning.

Ability to operate a vehicle or equipment with and without a trailer attached up to 26,000 lb GVWR.

• Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for the required experience.
• Applicants who possess an Associates Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Surveying or Surveying Technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met the experience requirement. Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

Candidate must be able to routinely travel statewide, which may require overnight stays up to 2 weeks duration during the data collection season.

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. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, provide complete and accurate information. Include all relevant experience, including full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience relevant to the position.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, list each position and the length of time held.

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.

State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees under the H‑1B Visa at this time. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Applicants with education obtained outside the U.S. must provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

Contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at 410‑545‑5554 for questions. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

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: 02/13/2026