Transportation Engineering

Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) Grade 17 (0117) SP# 26-50-03.

You must apply online to be considered for this position: .

This position is responsible for preparing and supporting travel demand forecasts and technical analyses for complex planning, design, and construction projects across the State Highway Administration, other MDOT agencies, and local partners. The role applies traffic engineering principles, simulation tools, and forecasting methods to assess existing and future conditions; performs operational and safety analyses; and conducts field observations as needed.

Duties include developing and reviewing traffic analysis models, technical reports and memos, coordinating project schedules and activities with internal and external stakeholders, and representing the division in meetings and public forums. The traffic engineer reviews traffic impact studies, prepares traffic forecasts and title sheet data for design offices, evaluates maintenance of traffic plans, and requests and validates traffic and crash data.

The traffic engineer supports updates to division procedures, reference materials, and online content, and contributes to agency initiatives, including the Maryland Mobility Report, Congestion Management Studies, the Attainment Report, the Consolidated Transportation Program, the Connected and Automated Vehicle efforts, the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, and related mobility and safety programs.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Two (2) years of the required experience must have involved traffic/transportation engineering/analysis and/or transportation data/planning experience.

Experience in traffic analysis, traffic simulation tools, and travel demand models.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess good customer service skills.

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.

Attendance at evening meetings may be necessary according to project schedules and requirements.

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit an application online at . 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.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; Please include all relevant experience, including full or part‑time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, a 401(k) plan, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

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; 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.

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