Salary: $87,253.00 - $137,603.00 Annually
Location : Frederick County
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0515-SHA-87-12-SP-11/26
Department: State Highway Administration
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
DescriptionOpen Recruitment)State Highway AdministrationDistrict Operations Engineer-Maintenance (Transportation Engineering Manager I)Maintenance Section - Frederick County Grade 20 (0515) SP# 26-87-12 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmdThe State Highway Administration's (SHA)
District 7 Maintenance Section (Frederick County) is currently recruiting for a
District Operations Engineer -Maintenance (Transportation Engineering Manager I) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the
minimum and selective qualifications listed below. All eligible candidates must meet the minimum and selective qualifications by the closing date. 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: This is a managerial, administrative, technical, and supervisory position responsible for the District Maintenance Contract Program, engineering operations, procurement, environmental compliance, and infrastructure preservation activities.
The District Operations Engineer manages and oversees the development, procurement, and administration of District maintenance contracts and monitors the overall District - maintenance operating and contractual budgets. Responsibilities include the management of state and federally funded highway, bridge, drainage, and facility maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with applicable SHA, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and state and federal requirements. This position manages and coordinates the work assignments of state inspection personnel, consultant staff, and contractors by establishing performance standards and providing quality assurance and technical oversight. Additional responsibilities include contract administration, project development, construction inspection, consultant staffing and expenditures, budget management, and coordination with internal and external agencies to resolve engineering, scheduling, and operational issues.
The District Operations Engineer also oversees District asset management, infrastructure preservation, and environmental compliance programs.
Additionally, this position serves as a direct assistant to the Assistant District Engineer-Maintenance and exercises considerable independent judgment in the development and implementation of solutions to complex maintenance and engineering issues. This includes coordinating emergency responses involving severe weather, roadway incidents, infrastructure damage, and other situations affecting public safety.
In the absence of the Assistant District Engineer-Maintenance, the District Operations Engineer serves as a liaison between the District Engineer, Resident Maintenance Engineers, other SHA offices, contractors, and external agencies in the coordination and management of District Maintenance operations.
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: MDOT Benefits GuideQualifications Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Seven (7) years experience in professional engineering.
Selective Qualification: Three (3) years of the required experience must include work in maintenance or construction contract inspection, with at least one (1) year of experience in contract management.*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).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.
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
Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Familiar with Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) standards and procedures
- Experience in concrete, pipe placement; paving and structure work and be able to read/understand/explain construction plans and cross sections
- Experience in managing and directing the planning, organizing, and coordination of District maintenance contracts, teamwork assignments, and the use of consultant engineering design units
Licenses & Certifications Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Additional InformationSpecial Requirements: Employees in this class are considered essential and must be available twenty hours (24) a day, seven days a week, as may be required to maintain continuous operations of the District with a response time of less than one hour.
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:
410-545-5554The 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 aid 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 () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (). The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.Issue Date: 11/06/202601
Do you possess a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university?
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Do you have seven (7) years of experience in professional engineering?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application/work history. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in maintenance or construction contract inspection, including at least one (1) year of contract management experience?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application/work history. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in state of Maryland? This information must be in your application. (Please Note: license type, number and expiration must be listed in the application.)
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Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025. It is important that you review and include all relevant information in your application, along with any supporting documentation. For example, this may include driver's licenses, transcripts, course evaluations for foreign degrees, rotation memos, and other pertinent documents. Once you have submitted your application, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide additional information. Please initial below to certify that you have read and understand this statement.
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