Team Leader (Transportation Design Engineer V)

About the role

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) is currently recruiting for a Team Leader (Transportation Design Engineer V) in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Licensed Professional Engineer performing the duties of Team Leader in the Traffic Engineering Design Division (TEDD).
• Supervise, manage, administer, and coordinate complex engineering designs for Traffic Control Devices (TCD) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) statewide.
• Supervise a team comprised of licensed and non-licensed engineers and consultants.
• Perform design, review, and approve the TCD and ITS design for multiple projects, including areawide projects, formally advertised projects, insert projects, developer projects, and shop force projects.
• Provide guidance and oversight of the design and project management performed by the team members, participate in the development of budgets, processes, procedures, and standards for TCD and ITS design, and track and monitor monthly expenditure for design consultants and construction contracts.
• Manage one or more programs administered by TEDD, including program coordination, budgeting, scheduling, design task oversight, representing the State Highway Administration (SHA) at various meetings, developing and updating program guidelines, responding to program-related inquiries, etc.
• Assist in training, guidance, and coaching of in-house designers, technicians, and engineers performing TCD and ITS design.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.
• One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.
• One (1) year of experience in the design and management of Traffic Control Devices (TCD) design and/or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design projects.
• Proficient in the design and review of traffic control device plans/cost estimates for different types of projects ranging from minor projects to the most complex and/or innovative highway and/or geometric improvement projects.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Expert knowledge of professional transportation engineering principles, federal/state traffic engineering regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Expert knowledge of standards and specifications for construction and materials used for traffic control devices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

Benefits

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