Maryland State Highway Administration | Civil Engineer; Transportation Engineer V

Maryland State Highway Administration

Full Time

Duties & Responsibilities

This position serves as a Team Leader within the Traffic Development and Support Division, specifically within the Geometric Design/Traffic Engineering Operational Analysis Team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, guiding, managing, and leading the detailed review of complex engineering designs of traffic control devices and transportation/development projects impacting SHA roadways. Additional duties involve supervising and managing the review of Design Requests (DRs) for new or modified signals and other traffic control devices, as well as managing/overseeing the review of Final Design Plans for approved DRs.

The role also includes managing the review of geometric designs related to large-scale design-build projects or developer traffic impact studies. The engineer ensures that all engineering designs details and specifications adhere to established engineering theories, principles, policies, and standards. Additionally, this position manages the Specific Service Signing (LOGO) program, the Maryland Product Evaluation List (MPEL), and the In-Service Performance of Guardrail End Treatments.

This position provides traffic engineering operational and functional direction and assistance to other divisions within OOTS, various SHA District offices, Highway Development, and other SHA offices. It also assists District staff in developing concepts for solutions to complex engineering and safety projects. This position will represent SHA at meetings with federal, state, and local government agencies, community groups, developers, and the public.

Job Requirements

Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.

Selective

Qualification:

One (1) year of the required experience must be in traffic engineering.

Job Preferences

Knowledge in various traffic engineering analysis software such as Synchro/Sim Traffic, Highway Capacity Software, and Vissim.

Proficient in performing and reviewing various traffic engineering analysis including traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrant studies, and reviewing traffic engineering design plans.

Proficient knowledge of Roundabout design, standard, guidelines, and latest research.

Expert knowledge on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Highway Safety Manual, and/or other traffic engineering related safety policy, standards, or guidelines

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate both statewide programs and specific projects.

The candidate should have effective oral and written communication skills.

Excellent internal/external customer service abilities