Transportation Engineer I Materials and Geotechnical

Nature of Work: Transportation Engineer 1's in this track will be performing engineering duties in support of project development, highway infrastructure, asset management, construction projects and condition assessments. In a learning capacity, the position may conduct any of materials certification reviews, materials QA/QC testing/evaluation in the laboratory as well as in the field, utilization of materials test results in pavement/geotechnical design, performing hands-on forensic evaluations of structures, preparing inspection reports and making repair recommendations under the direction of an experienced engineer, depending on which division they join. TE 1 should be able to communicate with contractors, engineers, and OMT personnel as needed to get the job done in a clear and efficient manner. This position should be able to review, understand and explain the project documents, specifications, and drawings to the contractors in an effective manner. TE 1 should be able to attend the pre-construction and progressive meetings and act as a liaison between District, OMT, and contractors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in biological engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, geological engineering, materials engineering, metallurgy engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, or welding engineering from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: None required.

Note: 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.

Applicants within ten (10) months of meeting the minimum qualifications for the position may apply. In order to be considered, you must submit following documents with your electronic DTS-1 (application):  
1.- Your resume (DTS – 1)
2.- Copy of your driver's license 
3.- Copy of your transcript
 
*If your degree is from a foreign university your transcript must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by one of the following entities. You must provide verification that you have submitted your foreign degree for evaluation within three (days) of submitting an application for this position:

 

World Education Services, Inc. P.O. Box 57206 
Washington, D.C. 20037 
Phone: 1-800-937-3897 
www.wes.org 

Evaluation Service, Inc. P.O. Box 1455 
Albany, NY 12201 
Phone: (847) 477-8569 
Fax: (312) 587-3068 
www.evaluationservice.net

Education Credential Evaluation P.O. Box 514070 
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 
Fax: 414-289-3411 
e-mail: eval@ece.org 
www.ece.org
 
NCEES
200 Verdae Blvd
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 800-250-3196
www.ncees.org/ncees-services/credentials-evaluations/

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.  All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application.