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Quality Control Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)

Salary

$64,984.00 - $104,954.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

0117-SHA-73-17-HP-5/25

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

05/20/2025

Closing Date

6/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Quality Control Engineer (Transportation Engineer III)

Grade 17 (0117) SP# 25-73-17

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Materials and Technology (Anne Arundel County) is currently recruiting for a Quality Control Engineer (Transportation Engineer III) 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 position within the Office of Materials and Technology (OMT) that performs engineering duties in support of project development and condition assessments. Work includes evaluating collected field survey data and project site reconnaissance visits results, performing material condition data analysis and assessment, conducting occasional project site surveys and reconnaissance investigation, report writing, and representing OMT in project and technical review meetings. This position performs management of the quality control of field data for geotechnical explorations, reviewing the work of consultants, contractors, and in-house field drilling crews who perform geotechnical explorations for State Highway Administration (SHA). This position will manage computer loading and downloading of the geotechnical data for processing and display on contract plans and bid documents. The Quality Control Engineer will provide technical support to field crews to ensure compliance with accepted engineering practices, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and specifications, Maryland Engineering Standards, The Annotated Code of Maryland Regulations and County Health Department Laws.

The position will document subsurface investigation project progress from initiation to completion. They will also coordinate and request rock samples to be analyzed with SHA’s Engineering Geology Division engineers and send results to design engineers. The incumbent

in this position will be receiving and reviewing soil sample test requests for drilling projects and delivering selected samples to the Soils and Aggregate Testing Division’s laboratory for testing. This position will perform the role of office liaison and coordinator between the Field Explorations Division/Drilling Team and internal and external customers. They will also assist the Drilling Team Leader with managing and overseeing open-end drilling contracts and reviewing invoices. The Quality Control Engineer will be providing support to the Division Chief/Office Fleet Manager in management of OMT pool vehicle and fleet of drilling equipment mileage reports, maintenance, and reporting.

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."

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in professional engineering.

Selective Qualification: One (1) year of the required experience must have involved subsurface geotechnical data collection and analysis.

*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).

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

+ Written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficiency in GIS and database analysis.

+ Experience with geotechnical and geophysical site investigations, data collection, review, and analysis.

+ Team player and ability to work independently.

+ Possession of NHI Subsurface Drilling Traffic Control/Forklift Training Certification

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 required 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.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

Additional Information

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 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:

410-545-5554

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.

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 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 ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

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: 05/20/2025

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university?

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Do you have two (2) years of experience in professional engineering?

+ Yes

+ No

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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. 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 one (1) year of experience in subsurface geotechnical data collection and analysis?

+ Yes

+ No

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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. 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 the state of Maryland?

+ Yes

+ No

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