Transportation Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Transportation Engineer jobs in Maryland concentrate in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs, and Annapolis, where state agencies, federal contractors, and regional transit authorities sustain steady hiring at every level from entry-level analyst to senior project manager. Major employers with lasting Maryland footprints include AECOM, WSP USA, and the Maryland Department of Transportation, which together drive demand across highway design, traffic operations, and multimodal planning. Openings in active transportation, bridge rehabilitation, and transit systems engineering have been particularly consistent across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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State Highway Administration
Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)
District 1 - Wicomico County
Grade 19 (2706) SP#26-81-05
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITIONhttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District I is currently recruiting for an Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V) in Wicomico 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 only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
Nature of work: The Assistant District Utility Engineer (DUE) is responsible for the direct supervision of a team of Engineering Technicians that perform the plan review, approval, coordination, inspection and acceptance for maintenance for all permits issued in District 1. District 1 permit inspection team oversees a variety of construction activities within the SHA right-of-way including complex road widening, bridge widening, relocation and installation of all type of overhead and underground utilities including, but not limited to, high voltage electric transmission and distribution lines, high pressure gas lines, high pressure water and sewer lines and communication and fiber optic lines. These permit projects support economic development and operation of critical utility infrastructure throughout District 1. This position acts as the District Utility Engineer in his absence and has the authority to provide signatory approval on the SHA Utility and District Office permits. This position also provides technical guidance to professional engineers and engineering consultant firms in developing work zone traffic control plans and utility relocation plans. Additionally, the incumbent will aid in overseeing Miss Utility Ticket Tracking System (MUTTS) and Lane Closure Tracking System. This position will also be responsible for monitoring and giving technical guidance for ADA requirements during issuing and construction phase of the Utility Permit.
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 award winner for the seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years experience in professional engineering.
Selective Qualifications: Three (3) years of experience in installation, modification or relocation or utility facilities on construction 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 a specific or additional bona fide occupational qualification (i.e. knowledge, skill or ability). No substitutions are allowed for a selective qualification.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have experience in one or more of the following:
- Has a Work Zone Traffic Control Manager Certification
- Experience with SHA traffic control templates
- Experience with SHA construction techniques for various construction procedures.
- Good written and oral communication skills
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
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.
(Open Recruitment)
State Highway Administration
Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)
District 1 - Wicomico County
Grade 19 (2706) SP#26-81-05
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITIONhttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District I is currently recruiting for an Assistant District Utilities Engineer (Transportation Engineer V) in Wicomico 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 only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
Nature of work: The Assistant District Utility Engineer (DUE) is responsible for the direct supervision of a team of Engineering Technicians that perform the plan review, approval, coordination, inspection and acceptance for maintenance for all permits issued in District 1. District 1 permit inspection team oversees a variety of construction activities within the SHA right-of-way including complex road widening, bridge widening, relocation and installation of all type of overhead and underground utilities including, but not limited to, high voltage electric transmission and distribution lines, high pressure gas lines, high pressure water and sewer lines and communication and fiber optic lines. These permit projects support economic development and operation of critical utility infrastructure throughout District 1. This position acts as the District Utility Engineer in his absence and has the authority to provide signatory approval on the SHA Utility and District Office permits. This position also provides technical guidance to professional engineers and engineering consultant firms in developing work zone traffic control plans and utility relocation plans. Additionally, the incumbent will aid in overseeing Miss Utility Ticket Tracking System (MUTTS) and Lane Closure Tracking System. This position will also be responsible for monitoring and giving technical guidance for ADA requirements during issuing and construction phase of the Utility Permit.
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 award winner for the seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years experience in professional engineering.
Selective Qualifications: Three (3) years of experience in installation, modification or relocation or utility facilities on construction 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 a specific or additional bona fide occupational qualification (i.e. knowledge, skill or ability). No substitutions are allowed for a selective qualification.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have experience in one or more of the following:
- Has a Work Zone Traffic Control Manager Certification
- Experience with SHA traffic control templates
- Experience with SHA construction techniques for various construction procedures.
- Good written and oral communication skills
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
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.
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Who's Hiring
- Maryland Department of Transportation10
- WSP2
- McCormick Taylor1
- Brudis & Associates1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in traffic modeling software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or PTV VISUM
- Experience with Maryland State Highway Administration design standards and specifications
- Engineer-in-Training certification and progress toward PE licensure for junior roles
- Familiarity with NEPA environmental review processes for federally funded Maryland projects
Transportation Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation engineer in Maryland?
Becoming a transportation engineer in Maryland requires a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status. After gaining qualifying work experience, candidates apply to the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers to sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam and obtain a PE license, which most public-agency and senior private-sector roles require.
How much do transportation engineers make in Maryland?
Transportation engineers in Maryland earn a median of about $100,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,550 for the lowest 10% to over $152,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation engineers in Maryland?
Maryland transportation engineer roles are posted by Maryland Department of Transportation, WSP, and McCormick Taylor and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's mix of state agency projects, federal contract work, and regional transit initiatives means openings appear across both large engineering firms and public employers throughout the year.
Which Maryland cities have the most transportation engineer jobs?
Baltimore, Anne Arundel County, and Columbia account for the largest share of transportation engineer openings in Maryland. Baltimore drives volume through MDOT's headquarters and regional transit projects, the D.C. suburbs attract federal contractor work tied to agencies like FHWA, and Annapolis concentrates state government and planning roles, making smaller suburban markets more active than their population size alone would suggest.
Are there remote transportation engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. About 100% of transportation engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on and site-dependent nature of most transportation work. When remote options do appear, they tend to cover traffic data analysis, environmental documentation, and planning support rather than design or field inspection roles.
How can I get hired as a transportation engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for junior engineer or transportation planner roles at MDOT, the Maryland State Highway Administration, or large firms like AECOM and WSP that run structured new-graduate programs. Completing your EIT certification before applying gives you a clear edge, and internships through Maryland university cooperative programs often convert to full-time offers in traffic operations, planning, or design support roles.
Where can I find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings. Search the roles, find the ones that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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