Project Engineer

Overview Position: Project Engineer / Lead Inspector. Dual role as a Project Engineer on small to medium MDTA construction contracts or as a Lead Inspector on major bridge and highway construction projects. Nature of Work The employee ensures compliance with contract specifications, provides guidance to less experienced staff, and performs duties under the direction of a Construction Manager. Responsibilities Supervise and direct inspection staff by assigning duties, providing guidance, and ensuring all work is completed accurately and in accordance with contract requirements. Monitor contractor compliance through daily coordination, field inspections, and communication with contractors and their representatives. Coordinate construction activities among contractors, the MDTA, and other stakeholders to minimize disruptions. Review and enforce Maintenance of Traffic plans to ensure safe operations, including coordination with MDTA Operations Center and project personnel. Evaluate project documentation with project leadership to address revisions, delays, and changes. Communicate potential risks such as traffic, weather, and constructability issues to supervisors. Review work plans and provide recommendations during project meetings. Prepare punch lists and Non‑Conformance Reports to address deficiencies. Maintain accurate project records, including as-built drawings and progress updates to support scheduling and project tracking. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Five years of technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning. Six (6) months of this experience must include managing highway, bridge, tunnel, or facility construction projects. Selective Qualification: Five-year experience with six months in project management is a selective qualification; no substitutions are allowed. Applicants may substitute education from a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited institution at the rate of 30 semester credit hours per year of required experience, up to a maximum of three years. Applicants with an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or Surveying Technology are considered to have met two years of the five-year experience requirement. Licenses & Certifications Valid Driver’s License in the State of Maryland, with license number and expiration date listed on the application. NICET Certification or other in-house certifications may be required for some positions. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) certification for inspection of In‑Service Bridges, or the ability to acquire this certificate within a specified time period. American Society for Non‑Destructive Testing Level II Certification. Certification in field testing procedures in concrete, soil aggregate, and Hot Mix Asphalt within a specified time period. Special 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. Benefits MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package that includes a minimum of 11 paid holidays, at least 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. EEO Statement We are 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. Appropriated auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. MD Relay Service Number View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY Number: 711). Additional Information Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr CapMetro