Team Leader (Transportation Design Engineer V)
Maryland Department of Transportation
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Posted March 31, 2026
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- Nature of Work: The Team Leader will function as a Licensed Professional Engineer performing the duties of Team Leader in the Traffic Engineering Design Division (TEDD).
- This position is responsible for the supervision, management, administration, and coordination of complex engineering designs for Traffic Control Devices (TCD) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) statewide.
- The Team Leader supervises a team comprised of licensed and non-licensed engineers and consultants.
- This position will perform design, review, and approve the TCD and ITS design for multiple projects, including areawide projects, formally advertised projects, insert projects, developer projects, and shop force projects.
- The Team Leader provides guidance and oversight of the design and project management performed by the team members, participates in the development of budgets, processes, procedures, and standards for TCD and ITS design, and tracks and monitors monthly expenditure for design consultants and construction contracts.
- The Team Leader manages one or more programs administered by TEDD.
- Duties include program coordination, budgeting, scheduling, design task oversight, representing the State Highway Administration (SHA) at various meetings, developing and updating program guidelines, responding to program-related inquiries, etc.
- This position assists in training, guidance, and coaching of in-house designers, technicians, and engineers performing TCD and ITS design.
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YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) is currently recruiting for a Team Leader (Transportation Design Engineer V) in Anne Arundel County.
This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below.
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.
Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.
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.
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.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information.
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.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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.
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/ ).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Please call at 410-545-5554.
SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Re-issue Date: 02/24/2026
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team!
Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
Do you possess a Maryland Professional Engineer license or another state with comparable requirements?
Yes
No
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained.
If 'No', please type 'NA'.
Yes
No
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained.
If 'No', please type 'NA'.
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?
Yes
No
Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025.
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Requirements
- Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required.
- Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.
- Experience : One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.
- Selective Qualification: One (1) year of experience in the design and management of Traffic Control Devices (TCD) design and/or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design projects.
- Proficient in the design and review of traffic control device plans/cost estimates for different types of projects ranging from minor projects to the most complex and/or innovative highway and/or geometric improvement projects.
- Proficient in developing and maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule.
- Expert knowledge of professional transportation engineering principles, federal/state traffic engineering regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Expert knowledge of standards and specifications for construction and materials used for traffic control devices.
- Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.
- Do you have one (1) year of experience in the design and management of Traffic Control Devices (TCD) design and/or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design projects?
Preferred Skills
- Selective Qualification: One (1) year of experience in the design and management of Traffic Control Devices (TCD) design and/or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design projects.
- This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification.
- Proficient in the design and review of traffic control device plans/cost estimates for different types of projects ranging from minor projects to the most complex and/or innovative highway and/or geometric improvement projects.
- Proficient in developing and maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule.
- Expert knowledge of professional transportation engineering principles, federal/state traffic engineering regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Expert knowledge of standards and specifications for construction and materials used for traffic control devices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Education
- (Required) – Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required.
- (Not required) – Experience : One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.
Description
(OPEN RECRUITMENT)
State Highway Administration
Team Leader (Transportation Design Engineer V)
Grade 21 (7665) SP# 26-52-02
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) is currently recruiting for a Team Leader (Transportation Design Engineer V) in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. 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: The Team Leader will function as a Licensed Professional Engineer performing the duties of Team Leader in the Traffic Engineering Design Division (TEDD). This position is responsible for the supervision, management, administration, and coordination of complex engineering designs for Traffic Control Devices (TCD) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) statewide. The Team Leader supervises a team comprised of licensed and non-licensed engineers and consultants. This position will perform design, review, and approve the TCD and ITS design for multiple projects, including areawide projects, formally advertised projects, insert projects, developer projects, and shop force projects. The Team Leader provides guidance and oversight of the design and project management performed by the team members, participates in the development of budgets, processes, procedures, and standards for TCD and ITS design, and tracks and monitors monthly expenditure for design consultants and construction contracts.
The Team Leader manages one or more programs administered by TEDD. Duties include program coordination, budgeting, scheduling, design task oversight, representing the State Highway Administration (SHA) at various meetings, developing and updating program guidelines, responding to program-related inquiries, etc. This position assists in training, guidance, and coaching of in-house designers, technicians, and engineers performing TCD and ITS design.
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 seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.
Experience : One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.
Selective Qualification: One (1) year of experience in the design and management of Traffic Control Devices (TCD) design and/or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design projects.
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 Qualification
The ideal candidate should have the following :
Proficient in the design and review of traffic control device plans/cost estimates for different types of projects ranging from minor projects to the most complex and/or innovative highway and/or geometric improvement projects.
Proficient in developing and maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule.
Expert knowledge of professional transportation engineering principles, federal/state traffic engineering regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.
Expert knowledge of standards and specifications for construction and materials used for traffic control devices.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Licenses & Certifications
Candidate 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. 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.
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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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.
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/ ).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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: 02/02/2026
Re-issue Date: 02/24/2026
Benefits
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.
01
Do you possess a Maryland Professional Engineer license or another state with comparable requirements?
Yes
No
02
Please provide your PE license number, state, and expiration date.
03
Do you have one (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer?
Yes
No
04
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
05
Do you have one (1) year of experience in the design and management of Traffic Control Devices (TCD) design and/or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design projects?
Yes
No
06
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
07
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?
Yes
No
08
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.
Required Question
(OPEN RECRUITMENT)
State Highway Administration
Team Leader (Transportation Design Engineer V)
Grade 21 (7665) SP# 26-52-02
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) is currently recruiting for a Team Leader (Transportation Design Engineer V) in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. 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: The Team Leader will function as a Licensed Professional Engineer performing the duties of Team Leader in the Traffic Engineering Design Division (TEDD). This position is responsible for the supervision, management, administration, and coordination of complex engineering designs for Traffic Control Devices (TCD) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) statewide. The Team Leader supervises a team comprised of licensed and non-licensed engineers and consultants. This position will perform design, review, and approve the TCD and ITS design for multiple projects, including areawide projects, formally advertised projects, insert projects, developer projects, and shop force projects. The Team Leader provides guidance and oversight of the design and project management performed by the team members, participates in the development of budgets, processes, procedures, and standards for TCD and ITS design, and tracks and monitors monthly expenditure for design consultants and construction contracts.
The Team Leader manages one or more programs administered by TEDD. Duties include program coordination, budgeting, scheduling, design task oversight, representing the State Highway Administration (SHA) at various meetings, developing and updating program guidelines, responding to program-related inquiries, etc. This position assists in training, guidance, and coaching of in-house designers, technicians, and engineers performing TCD and ITS design.
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 seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.
Experience : One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.
Selective Qualification: One (1) year of experience in the design and management of Traffic Control Devices (TCD) design and/or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design projects.
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 Qualification
The ideal candidate should have the following :
Proficient in the design and review of traffic control device plans/cost estimates for different types of projects ranging from minor projects to the most complex and/or innovative highway and/or geometric improvement projects.
Proficient in developing and maintaining project scope, budget, and schedule.
Expert knowledge of professional transportation engineering principles, federal/state traffic engineering regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.
Expert knowledge of standards and specifications for construction and materials used for traffic control devices.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Licenses & Certifications
Candidate 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. 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.
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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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.
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/ ).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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: 02/02/2026
Re-issue Date: 02/24/2026
Benefits
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.
01
Do you possess a Maryland Professional Engineer license or another state with comparable requirements?
Yes
No
02
Please provide your PE license number, state, and expiration date.
03
Do you have one (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer?
Yes
No
04
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
05
Do you have one (1) year of experience in the design and management of Traffic Control Devices (TCD) design and/or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) design projects?
Yes
No
06
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
07
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?
Yes
No
08
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.
Required Question