Water Resources Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer V)
- Maryland Department of Transportation
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Full Time
Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Water Resources Engineer ( Transportation Design Engineer V ) Grade 21 (7665) SP# 25-60-07
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION The State Highway Administrations (SHA) Office of Highway Development is currently recruiting for a Water Resources Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer V) in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
Nature of Work: The Water Resources Engineer functions as a team leader and provides technical expertise to other licensed and non-licensed professional engineers as needed to support compliance with Marylands stormwater management (SWM) and erosion and sediment control (ESC) regulations for all SHA projects. This position is responsible for supervising consultant engineers who complete reviews to provide consistent, predictable, and timely comments leading to approvable projects. The Water Resources Engineer works under minimal supervision and reports directly to the Assistant Division Chief. The duties include conducting an independent review of complex projects for ESC, SWM, Small Pond 378 (Code 378), and SWM As-Built, managing simultaneous project reviews, developing and implementing division initiatives, and implementing process improvements to meet SHA goals. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the technical review plans, interpreting, administering, and improving SHA policies and procedures related to SWM/ESC and other environmental requirements.
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 APEX Awards winner for the sixth consecutive year."
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.
Experience : One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.
Selective Qualification: Two (2) years of experience in water resources and/or environmental engineer design, project management, or plan review.
*A Selective Qualification 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 Qualification: The ideal candidate should possess the following:
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 (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:
...
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.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a c overed 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. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at ....
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 (
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: 06/23/2025
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION The State Highway Administrations (SHA) Office of Highway Development is currently recruiting for a Water Resources Engineer (Transportation Design Engineer V) in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
Nature of Work: The Water Resources Engineer functions as a team leader and provides technical expertise to other licensed and non-licensed professional engineers as needed to support compliance with Marylands stormwater management (SWM) and erosion and sediment control (ESC) regulations for all SHA projects. This position is responsible for supervising consultant engineers who complete reviews to provide consistent, predictable, and timely comments leading to approvable projects. The Water Resources Engineer works under minimal supervision and reports directly to the Assistant Division Chief. The duties include conducting an independent review of complex projects for ESC, SWM, Small Pond 378 (Code 378), and SWM As-Built, managing simultaneous project reviews, developing and implementing division initiatives, and implementing process improvements to meet SHA goals. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the technical review plans, interpreting, administering, and improving SHA policies and procedures related to SWM/ESC and other environmental requirements.
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 APEX Awards winner for the sixth consecutive year."
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.
Experience : One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.
Selective Qualification: Two (2) years of experience in water resources and/or environmental engineer design, project management, or plan review.
*A Selective Qualification 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 Qualification: The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Experience in design, development, and review of ESC/SWM, Code 378 plans, computations, specifications, and details for projects. Working knowledge of Marylands SWM and ESC practices and guidelines.
- Experience with Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Dam Safety and Code 378 design and review.
- Experience identifying and resolving engineering and technical issues on complex projects.
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Collaboration, delegation, and independent working skills.
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 (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:
...
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.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a c overed 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. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at ....
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 (
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: 06/23/2025
Job ID: 482493716
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025
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