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Maryland Department of Transportation Assistant Division Chief, Highway Hydraulics Division (Transportation Design Engineer VI) in Baltimore City, Maryland
Assistant Division Chief, Highway Hydraulics Division (Transportation Design Engineer VI)
Salary
$97,972.00 - $152,528.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
7666-SHA-60-01-TC-02/26
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
02/24/2026
Closing Date
3/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
(Open Recruitment)
State Highway Administration
Assistant Division Chief, Highway Hydraulics Division (Transportation Design Engineer VI)
Grade 22 (7666) SP# 26-60-01
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Highway Development (Baltimore City) is currently recruiting for an Assistant Division Chief, Highway Hydraulics Division (Transportation Design Engineer VI) position. 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 Assistant Division Chief of Highway Hydraulics Division (HHD) assists in the supervision, management, and administration of HHD, including training, coaching, and workload management. The Assistant Division Chief plans, coordinates, and reviews activities related to the design and permitting of highway drainage, stormwater management (SWM), and erosion and sediment control (ESC) for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for SWM, ESC, and dam safety. This includes supervising licensed professional engineers and non-licensed engineers who manage projects and programs. This position assists with the delivery of Fund 74 drainage improvement projects and the development of procedures, technical guidelines, design standards, and specifications. With the Division Chief, this position ensures sufficient technical and staffing resources for project development and coordinates closely with all Office of Highway Development (OHD) divisions. Technical duties include oversight of water resources projects and studies, coordination of environmental permits for project development activities, and support for projects in design and construction.
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 Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
MINIMUM 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: Two (2) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer.
Selective Qualification: Three (3) years of experience in water resources and/or environmental design, plan review, project management, or program management. One (1) year of the applicant’s experience must include direct supervision of engineering staff performing drainage or stormwater management design for transportation projects as a licensed professional engineer.
*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 will possess the following:
Familiarity with Maryland stormwater management and erosion and sediment control design standards, drainage law, environmental regulations and permitting requirements
Expertise with reviewing plans and calculations for stormwater management, drainage systems, and erosion and sediment control
High proficiency in reading and interpreting technical reports, design plans, schedules, special provisions, estimates, design, and regulatory guidelines.
High proficiency in writing letters, memorandums, and technical reports
Experience in supervising, delegating, and in managing multiple projects and priorities
Licenses & Certifications
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in state of Maryland .
Additional Information
Special Requirements:
This position oversees operations of employees, consultants, and projects statewide.
This may require occasional overnight travel and or extended work hours by the incumbent subject to SHA and OHD policies and procedures to manage resources and/or projects.
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 w ill not 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: 02/24/2026
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 two (2) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer?
Yes
No
04
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.
05
Do you have three (3) years of experience in water resources and/or environmental design, plan review, project management, or program management?
Yes
No
06
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.
07
Do you have one (1) year of experience in the direct supervision of engineering staff performing drainage or stormwater management design for transportation projects as a licensed professional engineer?
Yes
No
08
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.
09
Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in state of Maryland?
Yes
No
10
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.
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