Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)

Maryland Department of Transportation•Wicomico County, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District I is currently recruiting for an Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V) in Wicomico County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification. The Assistant District Utility Engineer (DUE) is responsible for the direct supervision of a team of Engineering Technicians that perform the plan review, approval, coordination, inspection and acceptance for maintenance for all permits issued in District 1. District 1 permit inspection team oversees a variety of construction activities within the SHA right-of-way including complex road widening, bridge widening, relocation and installation of all type of overhead and underground utilities including, but not limited to, high voltage electric transmission and distribution lines, high pressure gas lines, high pressure water and sewer lines and communication and fiber optic lines. These permit projects support economic development and operation of critical utility infrastructure throughout District 1. This position acts as the District Utility Engineer in his absence and has the authority to provide signatory approval on the SHA Utility and District Office permits. This position also provides technical guidance to professional engineers and engineering consultant firms in developing work zone traffic control plans and utility relocation plans. Additionally, the incumbent will aid in overseeing Miss Utility Ticket Tracking System (MUTTS) and Lane Closure Tracking System. This position will also be responsible for monitoring and giving technical guidance for ADA requirements during issuing and construction phase of the Utility Permit.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Five years experience in professional engineering.
Three (3) years of experience in installation, modification or relocation or utility facilities on construction projects.
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Work Zone Traffic Control Manager Certification
Experience with SHA traffic control templates
Experience with SHA construction techniques for various construction procedures.
Good written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of a team of Engineering Technicians that perform the plan review, approval, coordination, inspection and acceptance for maintenance for all permits issued in District 1.
Oversee a variety of construction activities within the SHA right-of-way including complex road widening, bridge widening, relocation and installation of all type of overhead and underground utilities.
Act as the District Utility Engineer in his absence and provide signatory approval on the SHA Utility and District Office permits.
Provide technical guidance to professional engineers and engineering consultant firms in developing work zone traffic control plans and utility relocation plans.
Aid in overseeing Miss Utility Ticket Tracking System (MUTTS) and Lane Closure Tracking System.
Monitor and give technical guidance for ADA requirements during issuing and construction phase of the Utility Permit.