Transportation Engineer I - Materials and Geotechnical

Salary

$65,864.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

8439-SHA-STATEWIDE-OMT-07/24

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

08/07/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Open Recruitment

INTERVIEW AND HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

STATEWIDE

Transportation Engineer I – Materials and Geotechnical

Grade 14 (8439)

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

SHA will be hosting a career fair on October 16th, 2024. Follow this link for more details. If you would like to RSVP, please follow the link here. There are limited spots for onsite interviews

For More Information on all of SHA’s Engineering Career Opportunities Visit Our Website Here!

RECRUITMENT: The State Highway Administration (SHA) is recruiting for the Transportation Engineer I- Materials and Geotechnical Track. This position is located in Hanover, Office of Material Technology and is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this classification throughout the entire agency.

This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland for SHA.

Nature of Work: Transportation Engineer 1 (TE 1’s) in this track will be performing engineering duties in support of project development, highway infrastructure, asset management, construction projects and condition assessments. In a learning capacity, the position may conduct any of materials certification reviews, materials QA/QC testing/evaluation in the laboratory as well as in the field, utilization of materials test results in pavement/geotechnical design, performing hands-on forensic evaluations of structures, preparing inspection reports and making repair recommendations under the direction of an experienced engineer, depending on which division they join. TE 1 should be able to communicate with contractors, engineers, and OMT personnel as needed to get the job done in a clear and efficient manner. This position should be able to review, understand and explain the project documents, specifications, and drawings to the contractors in an effective manner. TE 1 should be able to attend the pre-construction and progressive meetings and act as a liaison between District, OMT, and contractors.

Please see our other Engineering Tracks Linked below:

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Design Track

Structures Track (Transportation%20Engineer%20I%20-%20Structures)

Traffic Track

Water Resources Track (Transportation%20Engineer%20I%20-%20Water%20Resources)

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

"State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX for the fifth consecutive year."

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in any of the following: Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Welding Engineering.

Experience: None required.

Note: 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.

Applicants within six (6) months of meeting the minimum qualifications for the position may apply. In order to be considered, you must submit following documents with your electronic DTS-1 (application):

1.- Your resume (DTS – 1)

2.- Copy of your driver's license

3.- Copy of your transcript

If your degree is from a foreign university your transcript must be evaluated on a course by course basis by one of the following entities:

World Education Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 57206

Washington, D.C. 20037

Phone: 1-800-937-3897

www.wes.org Evaluation Service, Inc.

P.O. Box 1455

Albany, NY 12201

Phone: (847) 477-8569

Fax: (312) 587-3068

www.evaluationservice.net

Education Credential Evaluation

P.O. Box 514070

Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470

Fax: 414-289-3411

e-mail: eval@ece.org

www.ece.org

NCEES

200 Verdae Blvd

Greenville, SC 29607

Phone: 800-250-3196

www.ncees.org/ncees-services/credentials-evaluations/

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application.

Additional Information

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 resumeonly to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. 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.

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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

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.

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/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:

410-545-5554

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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: 08/07/2024

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=152

Don'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.

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Do you Possess of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any of the following: Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Welding Engineering.

• Yes

• No

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  What college or university did (or will) you earn your bachelor's degree in engineering?

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  Do you currently have a Professional Engineer (PE) license?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?

• Yes

• No

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  Note: I have attached my transcripts (or foreign evaluation), resume and copy of my driver's license. I understand that failure to supply the required documentation will result in my application being disqualified.

• I have read and agree to the statement.

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