Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)

District 1 - Wicomico County

Grade 19 (2706) SP#26-81-05

The Assistant District Utility Engineer (DUE) is responsible for the direct supervision of a team of Engineering Technicians that perform the plan review, approval, coordination, inspection and acceptance for maintenance for all permits issued in District
1. District 1 permit inspection team oversees a variety of construction activities within the SHA right-of-way including complex road widening, bridge widening, relocation and installation of all type of overhead and underground utilities including, but not limited to, high voltage electric transmission and distribution lines, high pressure gas lines, high pressure water and sewer lines and communication and fiber optic lines.

These permit projects support economic development and operation of critical utility infrastructure throughout District
1. This position acts as the District Utility Engineer in his absence and has the authority to provide signatory approval on the SHA Utility and District Office permits. This position also provides technical guidance to professional engineers and engineering consultant firms in developing work zone traffic control plans and utility relocation plans. Additionally, the incumbent will aid in overseeing Miss Utility Ticket Tracking System (MUTTS) and Lane Closure Tracking System.

This position will also be responsible for monitoring and giving technical guidance for ADA requirements during issuing and construction phase of the Utility Permit.

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

The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training Magazine award winner for the seventh consecutive year.

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

Five years experience in professional engineering.

Three (3) years of experience in installation, modification or relocation or utility facilities on construction projects.

This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires a specific or additional bona fide occupational qualification (i.e. knowledge, skill or ability). No substitutions are allowed for a selective qualification.

• Has a Work Zone Traffic Control Manager Certification
• Experience with SHA traffic control templates
• Experience with SHA construction techniques for various construction procedures.
• Good written and oral communication skills

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.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, 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. Please call .

Please Note:

The 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) or World Education Services:
International Credential Evaluation (https://).

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

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