Transportation Engineer I -Materials and Geotechnical

Position Overview

Transportation Engineer I – Materials and Geotechnical
Location: Anne Arundel County - Hanover Complex

The State Highway Administration (SHA) is recruiting for a Transportation Engineer I in the Office of Materials Technology (OMT). This position supports project development, highway infrastructure, asset management, construction projects, and condition assessments. Applicants must apply online at http:

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties in support of project development, highway infrastructure, asset management, construction projects, and condition assessments.
• Conduct materials certification reviews and QA/QC evaluations both in the laboratory and in the field.
• Utilize material test results for pavement and geotechnical design.
• Perform hands-on forensic evaluations of structures, prepare inspection reports, and recommend repairs under supervision.
• Effectively communicate with contractors, engineers, and OMT personnel, and serve as a liaison at pre-construction and progress meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in any of the following fields: biological engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, geological engineering, materials engineering, metallurgy, structural engineering, transportation engineering, or welding engineering. Note that applicants already registered as Professional Engineers in Maryland (or a state with comparable requirements) meet the education requirement.
• Experience Required: None required. Applicants within ten (10) months of meeting the minimum qualifications may apply.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package, including excellent health and leave benefits, 401k, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.