Senior Transportation System Engineer; Transportation Engineering Manager

Job Overview

Open to all qualified candidates. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities across the state. This position is a Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineer in Baltimore, Maryland, with hybrid telework schedules available.

The Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineer is responsible for developing engineering plans, specifications, and estimates related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and electrical scopes. The role includes reviewing plans for engineering accuracy, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local design regulations, performing project management and contract administration, and assisting other disciplines with road, bridge, tunnel, and harbor projects.

• Supervise a team of engineers and ITS consultants in planning, design, coordination, and implementation of ITS programs, including toll systems, security systems, fiber optic cabling, tunnel control systems, communications, incident detection systems, automatic traffic counters, dynamic message signs, movable bridge control systems, fiber optic networks, and two‑way radio systems.
• Assist the ITS Manager with identifying projects for inclusion in the ITS program.
• Write engineering specifications and assign work to ITS team members.
• Develop and maintain task/project schedules.
• Track and manage budgets for ITS projects.
• Estimate quantities and costs of materials, equipment, and labor.
• Prepare engineering reports and coordinate with other MDTA disciplines.
• Communicate answers to contractors regarding Requests for Information (RFI).
• Manage small and less complex projects from beginning to completion.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of professional engineering experience, with at least two (2) years of experience in Intelligent Transportation System design and project management.
• Knowledge of ITS and electrical engineering standards and the ability to review plans for compliance.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

None required.

• Minimum of 11 paid holidays.
• Minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), prorated for the start date.
• Access to the State Pension System and deferred compensation plans.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision plans.

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. 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.