Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)

Nature of Work

This position is responsible for preparing and supporting travel demand forecasts and technical analyses for complex planning, design, and construction projects across SHA as well as other MDOT agencies and local partners. This role applies traffic engineering principles, simulation tools, and forecasting methods to assess existing and future conditions; performs operational and safety analyses; assists with consultant task management; and conducts field observations as needed.

• Develops and reviews traffic analysis models, technical reports and memos.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate project schedules and activities.
• Represents the division in meetings and public forums.
• Reviews traffic impact studies, prepares traffic forecasts and title sheet data for design offices.
• Evaluates Maintenance of Traffic plans.
• Requests and validates traffic and crash data.
• Supports updates to division procedures, reference materials, and online content.
• Contributes to agency initiatives including the Maryland Mobility Report, Congestion Management Studies, the Attainment Report, the Consolidated Transportation Program, the Connected and Automated Vehicle efforts, the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, and related mobility and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in professional engineering.
• Selective Qualification: Two (2) years of the required experience must have involved traffic/transportation engineering/analysis and/or transportation data/planning experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in traffic analysis, traffic simulation tools, and travel demand models preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess good customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, exercise initiative and sound judgment.

Notes

• 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 required 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.
• Licenses & Certifications: Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

Special Requirements

• Attendance at evening meetings may be necessary according to project schedules and requirements.

Additional Information

• To apply: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved).
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• 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 required 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.
• Licenses & Certifications: Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.
• Additional Information: Special Requirements Attendance at evening meetings may be necessary according to project schedules and requirements.