Temporary Intelligent Transportation System Jobs

Description OPEN RECRUITMENT Open Until Filled This is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.

The Maryland Transportation Authority 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.

Nature of Work: The Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineer is responsible for developing engineering plans, specifications and estimates with respect to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Electrical scopes by applying engineering theories, principals and standards. The incumbent will perform a review of plans for engineering accuracy, adequacy and compliance with Federal, State and Local design regulations and standards. This position also performs project management, contract administration and assists other disciplines with plans, reviews and designs of roads, structures, bridges, tunnels, harbor and port facilities structures, land development and other projects (or improvements to the same) by preparing ITS related plans, making quantity estimates, and performing other professional engineering tasks.

Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervise a team of engineers comprised of ITS consultants in the planning, design, coordination and implementation of ITS programs (i.e. toll systems, security systems, fiber optic cabling, tunnel control systems, communications, incident detection systems, automatic traffic counters, dynamic message signs and control systems for movable bridges, fiber optic networks, and two-way radio systems); Assist the ITS Manager with identifying projects for inclusion to the ITS Program; Write engineering specifications; Assign work and review that of ITS team members; Develop and maintain task/project schedules; Track and manage budgets for ITS projects; Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor; Prepare engineering reports; Coordinate with other MDTA Disciplines; Communicate answers to contractors regarding Request for Information (RFI); and May manage small and less complex projects from beginning to completion. The employee in this position will receive direct supervision from the ITS and Electrical Discipline Manager

The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position. MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including: a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more.

*May be prorated based upon start date. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in professional engineering.

**Two (2) years of this experience must be in the design and management of Intelligent Transportation System projects. **SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.

Your placement on an eligible list 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 on 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, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. 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 non- supervisory 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 None. Additional Information APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks. The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American 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/). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying. The Maryland Transportation Authority 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. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

MDTA 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. MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses.

Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance.

MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Issue Date: 5/6/2026.