Red Line Director of Environmental and Engineering

Maryland Department of Transportation • Baltimore City, MD

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Red Line Director of Environmental and Engineering. This role is critical for ensuring the Red Line project progresses smoothly, meets strict regulatory requirements, and remains eligible for federal funding. The Director oversees all environmental, engineering, and technical activities for a complex transit infrastructure initiative, managing a multidisciplinary team of state and consultant staff. This position ensures compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements and leads efforts under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in engineering, Environmental Science or related fields.
• 14 years of transportation engineering or related field experience, expertise in a variety of project delivery methods.
• Expertise in quality assurance, safety and technical oversight.
• Prior experience working on federally funded transit projects.
• Background in engineering, environmental science, transportation planning, or related fields.
• Experience with government processes and interagency coordination.
• Project experience on roadway, multimodal, and transit projects.
• Coordination experience with the Maryland Department of the Environment.
• Candidates should also share their experience coordinating with the Army Corps of Engineers, MDOT State Highway Administration and Baltimore City and County agencies.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical oversight of all phases of large, complex transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEPA, environmental regulations, and FTA project requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including consultants and state staff.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, schedules, and budgets.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
• Maryland Professional Engineering (P.E.) license (required or an ability to transfer a P.E. equivalent from another state within 6 months.)

Nice To Haves

• Design-Build Institute for America (DBIA) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, engineering, and technical workstreams for the Red Line project, ensuring alignment with project goals, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee NEPA compliance activities, including management of the administrative record, environmental documentation, and coordination with partner agencies.
• Direct design oversight, engineering review processes, and quality assurance measures throughout project development.
• Facilitate regular internal and external meetings, respond to information requests, and ensure alignment with legal and regulatory standards.
• Manage Project Management Consultant (PMC) and General Engineering Consultant (GEC) work orders related to environmental and engineering scopes.
• Oversee contract development, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and performance to ensure adherence to federal and state requirements.
• Coordinate with elected officials, utilities, railroads, municipalities, and other stakeholders to advance the project.
• Ensure the project remains technically sound and environmentally compliant through all development phases.
• Creates and leads a productive and collaborative working environment among agency and consultant staff.
• Handles other duties as assigned by the MTA Red line Project Director.

Benefits

• Selected candidate will be expected to adhere to MTA’s Core Values and the Standards of Conduct for Executive Branch Employees.
• Occasionally be available outside typical business hours.
• Work in the Downtown Baltimore project office a minimum of 3 days per week, subject to change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive