RECRUITMENT: The State Highway Administration (SHA) is recruiting for theTransportation Engineer I- Materials and Geotechnology Track. This position is located in the Office of Materials Technology (OMT) in Anne Arundel CountyHanover Complexis open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this classification throughout the entire agency.
This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland for SHA.
Nature of Work:Transportation Engineer 1s in this track will be performing engineering duties in support of project development highway infrastructure asset management construction projects and condition a learning capacity the position may conduct any of materials certification reviews materials QA/QC testing/evaluation in the laboratory as well as in the field utilization of materials test results in pavement/geotechnical design performing hands-on forensic evaluations of structures preparing inspection reports and making repair recommendations under the direction of an experienced engineer depending on which division they join. TE 1 should be able to communicate with contractors engineers and OMT personnel as needed to get the job done in a clear and efficient manner. This position should be able to review understand and explain the project documents specifications and drawings to the contractors in an effective manner. TE 1 should be able to attend the pre-construction and progressive meetings and act as a liaison between District OMT and contractors.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.
State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazines Training APEX winner for the sixthconsecutive year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited university in any of the following: biological engineering chemical engineering civil engineering civil engineering technology geological engineering materials engineering metallurgy engineering structural engineering transportation engineering or welding engineering.
Experience: None required.
Note: 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.
Applicants within ten (10) months of meeting the minimum qualifications for the position may order to be considered you must submit following documents with your electronic DTS-1 (application): 1.- Your resume (DTS 1) 2.- Copy of your drivers license 3.- Copy of your transcript
*If your degree is from a foreign university your transcript must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by one of the following entities. You must provide verification that you have submitted your foreign degree for evaluation within three (days) of submitting an application for this position:
World Education Services Inc. P.O. Box 57206 Washington D.C. 20037 Phone: 1-
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 resumeonlyto expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. 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.
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 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 position at the same employer please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits401kbenefits a pension plan a free transit program and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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.
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 () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at .SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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: 08/29/2025
DescriptionOpen RecruitmentINTERVIEW AND HIRE ANNOUNCEMENTSTATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATIONAnne Arundel County - Hanover ComplexTransportation Engineer I Materials and GeotechnicalGrade 14 (8439)YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION More Information on all of SHAs Engineering Career O...
Description
Open Recruitment
INTERVIEW AND HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
Anne Arundel County - Hanover Complex
Transportation Engineer I Materials and Geotechnical
Grade 14 (8439)
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
RECRUITMENT: The State Highway Administration (SHA) is recruiting for theTransportation Engineer I- Materials and Geotechnology Track. This position is located in the Office of Materials Technology (OMT) in Anne Arundel CountyHanover Complexis open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill current and future vacancies in this classification throughout the entire agency.
This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland for SHA.
Nature of Work:Transportation Engineer 1s in this track will be performing engineering duties in support of project development highway infrastructure asset management construction projects and condition a learning capacity the position may conduct any of materials certification reviews materials QA/QC testing/evaluation in the laboratory as well as in the field utilization of materials test results in pavement/geotechnical design performing hands-on forensic evaluations of structures preparing inspection reports and making repair recommendations under the direction of an experienced engineer depending on which division they join. TE 1 should be able to communicate with contractors engineers and OMT personnel as needed to get the job done in a clear and efficient manner. This position should be able to review understand and explain the project documents specifications and drawings to the contractors in an effective manner. TE 1 should be able to attend the pre-construction and progressive meetings and act as a liaison between District OMT and contractors.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.
State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazines Training APEX winner for the sixthconsecutive year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited university in any of the following: biological engineering chemical engineering civil engineering civil engineering technology geological engineering materials engineering metallurgy engineering structural engineering transportation engineering or welding engineering.
Experience: None required.
Note: 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.
Applicants within ten (10) months of meeting the minimum qualifications for the position may order to be considered you must submit following documents with your electronic DTS-1 (application): 1.- Your resume (DTS 1) 2.- Copy of your drivers license 3.- Copy of your transcript
*If your degree is from a foreign university your transcript must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by one of the following entities. You must provide verification that you have submitted your foreign degree for evaluation within three (days) of submitting an application for this position:
World Education Services Inc. P.O. Box 57206 Washington D.C. 20037 Phone: 1-
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 resumeonlyto expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. 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.
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 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 position at the same employer please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits401kbenefits a pension plan a free transit program and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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.
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 () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at .SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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.