Crash Simulation Engineer Jobs in Maryland (NOW HIRING)

Description (Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) Grade 17 (0117) SP# 26-50-03 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering (Baltimore City) is currently recruiting for a Traffic Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification

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. Duties include developing and reviewing traffic analysis models, technical reports and memos, coordinating project schedules and activities with internal and external stakeholders, and representing the division in meetings and public forums.

This position reviews traffic impact studies, prepares traffic forecasts and title sheet data for design offices, evaluates Maintenance of Traffic plans, and requests and validates traffic and crash data. The Traffic Engineer supports updates to division procedures, reference materials, and online content, and contributes to agency initiatives. These initiatives include 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.

Collaboration and coordination with other offices on data needs, performance measures, and analytical methods is also an essential part of the role. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide "The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year." Qualifications MINIMUM 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. *This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification.

Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill or ability). Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate should possess the following: 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: 1. 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.

2. Possession of a master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 3.

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.

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. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form

You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience in your application.

This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554 The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 410-545-5554.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/)

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 04/21/2026