Area Engineer (Transportation Engineering Manager II)
About The Position
The Area Engineer assigned to the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Unit manages and oversees the construction, inspection, operation, maintenance, and emergency response for ITS infrastructure and projects at assigned MDTA facilities. This position supervises project engineers, inspectors, and contractors to ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, schedules, quality standards, and MDTA policies while maintaining the reliability and integration of critical transportation systems. The ITS Area Engineer monitors project progress, supports the continuous operation of existing ITS hardware and software, oversees the implementation of new systems, and ensures rapid response to system failures within a 24/7 operational environment.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Eight (8) years of experience in professional engineering, including one (1) year of supervisory or consultant management experience.
- Possess a Driver’s License valid in the state of Maryland.
Nice To Haves
- 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 non- supervisory 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.
Responsibilities
- Review proposed and active construction projects for constructability, progress, quality, and compliance with contract requirements, documenting findings and recommendations.
- Prepare extra work justifications, responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), written directives, and other contract administration documentation.
- Coordinate and oversee emergency repairs and restoration of ITS to minimize operational disruptions.
- Plan, schedule, and conduct pre-construction, progress, and project coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, utility companies, stakeholders, and federal, state, and local government agencies to facilitate project delivery and resolve issues.
- Resolve construction and contract disputes by arbitrating disagreements between project engineers and contractors.
- Provide technical documentation, supporting evidence, and testimony during contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and claims proceedings.
Benefits
- 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
- Excellent health, dental, and vision plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
