Project Engineer (Transportation Engineer IV) Salary$53,808.00 - $86,322.00 AnnuallyLocation Anne Arundel CountyJob TypeFull TimeJob Number8449-SHA-85-04-HP-12/24DepartmentState Highway AdministrationOpening Date12/20/2024Closing Date1/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description(Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Project Engineer (Transportation Engineer Technician IV) Grade 14 (8449) SP# 25-85-04 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District 5 (Anne Arundel County) is currently recruiting for an Project Engineer (Transportation Engineer Technician IV) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. All eligible candidates must meet the minimum and selective qualifications by the closing date. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification. Nature of Work: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Project Engineer on a medium size or moderately complex road or bridge construction project, and a fully proficient inspector under the supervision of a higher-level technician on a highly complex project. The Project Engineer may also function as a permit inspector, responsible for issuing, inspecting, and providing technical direction regarding the following: utility; district office; residential access; commercial access; lane closure; and retrofit sidewalk permits. This position will be the primary source of technical knowledge for project staff, providing guidance, technical assistance, direction, and solutions to construction and/or engineering related issues. The Project Engineer will be charged with directing and monitoring the complete and accurate documentation of the construction process, ensuring that all files are current, and all progress estimates are accurate. As an inspector, this position will be required to instruct and mentor lower-level technicians in basic plan reading, proper construction inspection methods, and testing methods for materials used in highway and bridge construction.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 Training APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year." QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning. Selective Qualification: Two and a half (2 ½) years of experience in construction and/or inspection of transportation infrastructure 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 specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill or ability). Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive, and concise reports
Knowledge of construction project practices and management
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Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience, up to a maximum of three years.
Applicants who possess an associate’s degree in either engineering, construction management or surveying or surveying technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met two years of the five-year experience requirement.
Licenses & CertificationsCandidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in state of Maryland . The selected candidate will be required to pass the following Quality Assurance/Quality Control Certifications within the probationary period:
Concrete
Hot Mix Asphalt
Soils/Aggregate
Additional InformationSpecial Requirements:Employees in this classification may be considered “Essential Employees” and may be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to “Essential Employee” status.Must be available and willing to accept assignments in District 5 – Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties.TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). 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 body of the online DTS-1 application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554 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. 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. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. 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://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ). The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. 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: 12/20/2024 Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.01 Do you possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate?
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Do you have five (5) years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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Do you have two and a half (2 ½) years of experience in construction and/or inspection of transportation infrastructure projects?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in state of Maryland?
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