Project Engineer (Transportation Engineering Technician IV)

Maryland Department of Transportation•Baltimore County, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves a dual role as a Project Engineer on small to medium MDTA construction contracts or as a Lead Inspector on major bridge and highway construction projects. The employee ensures compliance with contract specifications, provides guidance to less experienced staff, and performs duties under the direction of a Construction Manager. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions, and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
Five years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning
Six (6) months of this experience must include managing highway, bridge, tunnel, or facility construction projects
Possess a Driver’s License valid in the State of Maryland

Nice To Haves

Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience, up to a maximum of three years
Applicants who possess an Associates Degree in either Engineering, Construction Management or Surveying or Surveying Technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met two years of the five year experience requirement
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification or other in-house certifications may be required for some positions
Employees in this classification may be required to possess Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) certification for inspection of In-Service Bridges, or have the ability to acquire this certificate within a given time period
Employees in this classification may be required to possess an American Society for Non-Destructive Testing Level II Certification
Employees in this classification may be required to achieve certification in field testing procedures in concrete, soil aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt within a given time period

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct inspection staff by assigning duties, providing guidance, and ensuring all work is completed accurately and in accordance with contract requirements
Monitor contractor compliance through daily coordination, field inspections, and communication with contractors and their representatives
Coordinate construction activities among contractors, the MDTA, and other stakeholders to minimize disruptions
Review and enforce Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans to ensure safe operations, including coordination with MDTA Operations Center and project personnel
Evaluate project documentation with project leadership to address revisions, delays, and changes
Communicate potential risks such as traffic, weather, and constructability issues to supervisors
Review work plans and provide recommendations during project meetings
Prepare punch lists and Non-Conformance Reports to address deficiencies
Maintain accurate project records, including as-built drawings and progress updates to support scheduling and project tracking