Electrical/ITS Engineer (Transportation Engineer IV)

February 19, 2026

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OPEN RECRUITMENT OPEN UNTIL FILLED This is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification. The MDTA owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions, and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals. Nature of Work:The incumbent works in the Office of Engineering and Construction under the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Electrical discipline. The electrical project engineer will manage, plan, and design ITS and electrical work associated with transportation facilities, structures, and equipment. The incumbent will engage in large and complex engineering projects within a multi-disciplinary environment involving in-house engineers and outside consultants. The ITS and electrical work may include, but is not limited to: roadway lighting, tunnel lighting, sign lighting, power distribution systems, Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTV), dynamic message signs (DMS), tri-message signs, Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS), fiber optic networks, tunnel control systems (SCADA), traffic control systems, incident detection systems, and any related work. Duties for the position include, but are not limited to, the following: <div style="margin:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 26.5px;"><li style="margin:0in;">Manage electrical studies;</li><li style="margin:0in;">Work as project manager for large capital projects in ITS and Electrical Engineering;</li><li style="margin:0in;">Design coordination and review of study reports and design drawings;</li><li style="margin:0in;">Review construction documents such as as-built plans, Request for Information (RFI), and submittals;</li><li style="margin:0in;">Review Scope of Work (SOW) of ITS/Electrical on-call tasks;</li><li style="margin:0in;">Work with different utility companies for power, energy, and communication requirements of projects;</li><li style="margin:0in;">Coordinate with ITS/Electrical engineers and other MDTA stakeholders in different tasks and projects and attend project-related meetings;</li></ul></div><div style="margin:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 26.5px;"><li style="margin:0in;">Prepare engineering cost estimates and man-hour estimates for ITS/Electrical tasks; and</li><li style="margin:0in;">Field visits to different facility locations with consultants/contractors as needed for various projects.</li></ul></div> This position will be supervised by the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Electrical Discipline Manager, or other higher-level engineering managers, depending on tasks assigned. Work is performed in an office setting and in the field; work may involve physical inspection of previous, existing, or proposed transportation facilities or job sites. The current vacancy is in Baltimore, Maryland. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position. MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including: a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27*days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience: Four years experience in professional engineering. **Two (2) years of this experience must include the design or management of Electrical or ITS engineering projects. ** SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification. Your placement on an eligible list 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, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Notes: <div style="margin:0in;"><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.6px;"><li style="margin:0in;">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.</li><li style="margin:0in;">Possession of a Master's Degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the required experience.</li><li style="margin:0in;">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.</li></ol></div>Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees must possess and maintain a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license Class, Number and Expiration Date on the application. APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online at <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd</a> RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment. Notes:Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application, you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naces.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cagladden%40mdot.state.md.us%7C669d728280f747bfec2908d9d5e92426%7Cb38cd27c57ca4597be2822df43dd47f1%7C0%7C0%7C637776019576662542%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=L7hREc7CSW5fnFCbfKxulVxuztD0Z8i3ZYRBk9oewkI%3D&reserved=0" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naces.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cagladden%40mdot.state.md.us%7C669d728280f747bfec2908d9d5e92426%7Cb38cd27c57ca4597be2822df43dd47f1%7C0%7C0%7C637776019576662542%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=L7hREc7CSW5fnFCbfKxulVxuztD0Z8i3ZYRBk9oewkI%3D&reserved=0">http://www.naces.org</a>) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wes.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cagladden%40mdot.state.md.us%7C669d728280f747bfec2908d9d5e92426%7Cb38cd27c57ca4597be2822df43dd47f1%7C0%7C0%7C637776019576662542%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=8appDk8xUQPS4q93CfFGf8PDGIA9sLQR8prtS6avt3I%3D&reserved=0" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wes.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cagladden%40mdot.state.md.us%7C669d728280f747bfec2908d9d5e92426%7Cb38cd27c57ca4597be2822df43dd47f1%7C0%7C0%7C637776019576662542%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=8appDk8xUQPS4q93CfFGf8PDGIA9sLQR8prtS6avt3I%3D&reserved=0">https://www.wes.org/</a>). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application for the position in which you are applying. The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in the 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. 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. MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses! Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Issue Date: 12/1/2025

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