Transportation Engineer III

Grade 17 (0117) SP# 26-52-16 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Description (Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Transportation Engineer III Grade 17 (0117) SP# 26-52-16 The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (Anne Arundel County) is currently recruiting for a Transportation Engineer III position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification. Nature of Work : This position will serve as a Project Manager within the Traffic Engineering Design Division (TEDD), managing the design efforts associated with traffic control devices (TCDs) for complex and/or innovative highway and geometric improvement projects. Responsibilities include managing and overseeing the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates. The position also oversees licensed engineering consultants performing the design of TCDs (i.e., traffic control signals, roadway signing, pavement markings, lighting, etc.) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for large and complex projects. The incumbent serves as TEDD’s liaison for key projects within the Highway Design and Bridge Design Divisions, as well as District Project Development efforts, to coordinate engineering design, plans, specifications, and estimates related to all traffic control devices. This position is responsible for overseeing transportation engineering projects, including the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of Maryland’s roadways, bridges, parking facilities, and environmental programs (i.e., noise barriers, wetland mitigation, and stream mitigation). The individual in this position manages numerous projects, ensuring design conformance with all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) standards and procedures, and participates in scheduled reviews and partnering meetings. The engineer working in this capacity is responsible for the timely submission of plans, specifications, and estimates. 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 Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education : Possession of a bachelor\'s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience : Two (2) years of experience in professional engineering. Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate should possess the following: Experience managing transportation engineering projects involving traffic control devices, including traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Experience reviewing and preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation projects. Experience coordinating with consultant firms, contractors, utility companies, and government agencies. Experience applying MUTCD, Maryland MUTCD, AASHTO, ADA, and SHA design standards. Experience using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and related engineering software. Notes Additional work experience in professional engineering, or in technical engineering at the journey level or above, may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education. Possession of a master\'s degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Persons currently registered as Professional Engineers in the State of Maryland, or in a state with comparable requirements, are considered to have met the education requirements. Licenses & Certifications Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator\'s license valid in the state of Maryland. Special Requirements Ability to travel statewide to conduct field reviews, attend meetings, and inspect project sites. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and near active traffic during field reviews and project inspections. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 ( or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( 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: 08/06/2026 Benefits 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: Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits! 01 Do you possess a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university? Yes No 02 Do you have two (2) years of experience in professional engineering? Yes No 03 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response. 04 Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland? Yes No 05 Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025. It is important that you review and include all relevant information in your application, along with any supporting documentation. For example, this may include driver's licenses, transcripts, course evaluations for foreign degrees, rotation memos, and other pertinent documents. Once you have submitted your application, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide additional information. Please initial below to certify that you have read and understand this statement. Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr