NEPA PROJECT MANAGER (Transportation Engineering Manager I)

NEPA Project Manager Responsibilities Lead the overall operation and review of data, research analysis, and concept development including preparation and/or review of feasibility studies; Complete environmental documentation and permitting efforts directly affecting the ability to advance projects, which could have a significant regional influence on traffic or a significant impact on the natural or built environment; Manage consultant contract tasks to include developing, reviewing, analyzing, and approving consultant scopes of services and invoices; Prepare written correspondence and press releases regarding planning studies and projects, responding to written and verbal inquiries and complaints; Plan, attend, and participate in public meetings as the lead representative for the MDTA. This position is supervised by the Planning and Community Relations Manager or another higher‑level official. Work is performed primarily in an office setting with occasional field visits to project sites. The current vacancy is in Baltimore, Maryland and hybrid telework schedules may be available. Benefits MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package that includes a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, and excellent health, dental and vision plans. (*May be prorated based upon start date.) Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience: Seven (7) years of professional engineering experience, including three (3) years overseeing and executing environmental review documentation in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including NEPA. Ideal Candidate Experience and knowledge of professional transportation engineering principles, practices, and methods; Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, exercise initiative and sound judgment, and interpret and comply with laws, rules, regulations, and policies; Managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams, which may consist of MDTA staff and/or consultants; Strong ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; Good customer service skills with an emphasis on responsiveness and collaboration; establish and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to work independently, demonstrate reliability, and quickly learn new technologies as they are implemented. No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Maryland and list the license number and date of expiration on the application. Equal Opportunity Employer MDTA is an equal opportunity employer. MDTA 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. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H‑1B Visa at this time. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Issue: 2/25/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryland-Department-of-Transportatio