Engineer II/III, Grade 22/25

Salary : $83,556.00 - $134,086.00 Annually
Location : 100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: DOT 50 Traffic Engineering Studies Section
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

About the Position
Please note: The salary range below represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be as follows, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

• Engineer II, Grade 22: $73,569 - $115,912
• Engineer III, Grade 25: $83,556 - $131,111

MCDOT seeks an , Grade 25, for its Transportation Management Section, within the Division of Traffic Engineering & Operations. This position may be underfilled at the , Grade 22. This position will be based within the , under the

What You'll Be Doing
The Division of Traffic Engineering & Operations (DTEO) is looking for a candidate to provide traffic engineering support for the Traffic Engineering Studies Section, which includes developing neighborhood traffic calming treatments on residential roadways, enhancing pedestrian safety by implementing traffic engineering treatments near schools and within school walking boundaries/walksheds, and advancing traffic calming improvements to reduce/eliminate serious injury and fatal crashes along all County-maintained roadways, in support of the County's Vision Zero goals.
Duties include:
• Investigating and resolving school-related safety improvement requests from government agencies, residents, County Council, County Executive's Office, and community groups and associations.
• Reviewing new capital improvement projects and designs/traffic reports related to proposed County developments.
• Performing and reviewing consultant-performed road safety audits and walkability studies.
• Designing and reviewing consultant-designed traffic engineering plans.
• Managing and coordinating construction activities related to DTEO's traffic engineering safety improvements, Countywide.
The candidate must be able to occasionally work rotating shifts on weekdays and weekends and periodically attend virtual and in-person night meetings related to DTEO projects or initiatives advanced by state or local agencies within the County.

The candidate must be able to occasionally perform field work, near and in roadways with active traffic, in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.

Minimum Qualifications
If filled at the Engineer II level:

• Experience: One (1) year of experience in an engineering field appropriate to transportation, traffic, and/or construction.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position, such as Civil Engineering and Transportation Engineering. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.

If filled at the Engineer III level:

• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in an engineering field appropriate to transportation, traffic, and/or construction.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position, such as Civil Engineering and Transportation Engineering. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.

ALL LEVELS - License: This position requires possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence or the ability to perform work at locations outside of the office.
Medical Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a limited physical examination and drug screening.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The following interview preference criteria will be used:

• Oral and written communication regarding traffic engineering and safety solutions that advance traffic calming for vulnerable road users
• Traffic Impact & LATR Studies review and analysis related to the proposed development projects
• Time management and organizational skills
• Pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety projects
• Overseeing professional services/managing consultants
• Knowledge of traffic engineering standards and applications
• Review and approval of traffic signing and marking plans
• Field work investigations related to traffic safety and operations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

02

Do you have a degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering OR are you Registered as a Professional Engineer?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in an engineering field appropriate to transportation, traffic, and/or construction?

• No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Year's Experience
• 3 Year's Experience
• 4 Year's Experience
• 5 Year's Experience
• 6 Year's Experience
• 7+ Year's Experience

04

Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

Required Question