NEPA Project Manager; Transportation Engineering Manager

Nature of Work

The NEPA Project Manager will work in the Office of Engineering and Construction, Division of Planning and Program Development, as part of the management team for the planning of projects related to the transportation facilities owned, managed, and operated by the MDTA. The main responsibility is managing major projects through the NEPA and MEPA processes to include engineering and environmental technical analysis, public involvement, and documentation efforts related to the development of plans for the future use and improvement of MDTA facilities.

The position also represents MDTA in partnering with the State Highway Administration on proposed new toll projects, including public‑private partnerships.

• Lead the overall operation and review of data, research analysis and concept development including preparation and/or review of feasibility studies.
• Complete environmental documentation and permitting efforts directly affecting the ability to advance projects, which could have a significant regional influence on traffic or a significant impact on the natural or built environment.
• Manage consultant contract tasks to include developing, reviewing, analyzing, and approving consultant scopes of services and invoices.
• Prepare written correspondence and press releases regarding planning studies and projects. Respond to written and verbal inquiries and complaints.
• Plan, attend, and participate in public meetings as the lead representative for the MDTA.

This position will be supervised by the Planning and Community Relations Manager or another higher‑level official. Work is performed primarily in an office setting with occasional field visits to project sites. The vacancy is in Baltimore, Maryland. Hybrid telework schedules may be available.

MDTA employees enjoy a generous benefits package, including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more. Days of leave may be prorated based upon start date.

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

Experience: Seven (7) years of professional engineering experience, with at least three (3) years overseeing and delivering environmental review documentation in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including NEPA.

Select. qualification: This role requires specific knowledge, skills, and abilities related to environmental review documentation.

• Experience and knowledge of professional transportation engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, exercise initiative and sound judgment, interpret and comply with laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Experience managing and leading multidisciplinary teams, which may include MDTA staff and/or consultants.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good customer service skills, with an emphasis on responsiveness and collaboration; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate reliability, and quickly learn new technologies as they are implemented.

Applicants must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland and list the license number and date of expiration on the application.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA 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.