Traffic Engineer; Transportation Engineer III

Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)

Grade 17 (0117) SP# 25-84-15. State Highway Administration, District 4 (Baltimore County) is recruiting for an open position. Applications must be submitted online at . Only online applications are accepted. Please note the closing date of the posting.

• Assist the Team Leader and the Assistant District Engineer of Traffic in preparing highway construction projects for advertisement.
• Respond to citizen inquiries regarding traffic‑related concerns such as signs, pavement markings, flex posts, speed controls, sidewalks, crosswalks, streetlights, traffic signals, and other operational issues.
• Coordinate with SHA support divisions, engineering design consultants, other state and county agencies, and community representatives throughout project development.
• Participate in project development for programs including Major Projects (Funds 70, 71, 72), Safety and Resurfacing (Fund 77), Safety and Spot Improvement (Fund 76), Intersection Capacity Improvement (Fund 87), Crash Prevention Improvement (Fund 30), Urban Reconstruction (Fund 84), Retrofit Sidewalk Program (Fund 79), Bicycle Retrofit Improvement (Fund 88), District Engineer’s Quick Action, Drainage, Environmental Impact, Structures, Candidate Safety Improvement Location (CSIL), Wet Pavement/High Friction Surface Treatment, and other related initiatives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of professional engineering experience.
• Selective qualification:
  One (1) year of that experience must involve traffic engineering.
• One (1) year of professional engineering experience may be substituted for the required education.
• A master’s degree in engineering may substitute for one year of experience.
• Individuals currently registered as Professional Engineers in the state of Maryland or a comparable jurisdiction are considered to have met the education requirement.
• Licenses:
  Valid motor vehicle operator’s license in Maryland.

Selected candidates may be required to attend evening community meetings or conduct peak‑hour traffic observations outside normal working hours.

MDOT offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare, dental, long‑term disability, 401(k) plan, pension plan, free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. For detailed information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Submit an online application at . Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
• List all relevant experience in the application; include full or part‑time, volunteer, military, and other positions.
• If multiple positions at one employer, list each separately with dates and duties.
• Contact the Office of Administration at 410‑545‑5554 for questions.

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. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Issue Date: 09/04/2025

Re‑Issue Date: 02/10/2026