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Division Chief - Highway Hydraulics (Transportation Design Engineer VII)

Maryland Department of Transportation
$104,519.00 - $162,800.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Oct 24, 2025
Description Executive Service *This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority* Division Chief - Highway Hydraulics (Transportation Design Engineer VII), Office of Highway Development Grade 23 (7667) SP#25-06-09 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www/governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd The State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking to fill an executive service position as a Division Chief - Highway Hydraulics (Transportation Design Engineer VII) in the Office of Highway Development located in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the preferred qualifications listed below. The primary purpose of the Division Chief - Highway Hydraulics is to manage all major functions for the Office of Highway Development Highway Hydraulics Division. This position will supervise senior level professional engineers in the performance of engineering, design and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for highway drainage improvement projects. This position will be responsible for providing oversight of state staff and consultant support services performing design and technical services in the development and delivery of stormwater management, storm drainage, erosion/sediment control, stream stabilization/restoration and hydraulic design for SHA projects, maintenance activities, or private projects affecting SHA property. A critical job requirement of this position is to function as SHA's top level expert in executing and/or directing highly complex technical aspects involved in hydraulic design and environmental permitting. This position is responsible for the overall management of drainage funds and for ensuring SHA compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting conditions for stormwater management and construction activities, and a variety of other state and federal environmental requirements. 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 Preferred Qualifications: Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license, in the appropriate option, is required. Evidence of license must be presented at time of appointment. Experience: Three (3) years of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed professional engineer. Selective Qualification: Two (2) years of experience supervising the design and review of erosion, sediment and stormwater management for transportation related improvement projects as a licensed professional engineer. *The ideal candidate should possess the following:* Experience in design and review of erosion/sediment control (ESC) and stormwater management (SWM) plans and computations on large and small transportation projects Experience in coordinating and obtaining SWM/ESC permits with environmental agencies; as well as obtaining applicable permits from environmental agencies Ability to interpret Maryland State laws and policies regarding water resources Knowledge of the standard design and project management process for transportation projects from project initiation through construction completion and open to traffic Experience in Architectural/Engineering (A/E) consulting, contract procurement and management Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and leadership skills Expert knowledge of ESC/SWM design guidelines and NPDES stormwater and sediment control requirements Experience in budget or fund management Experience in environmental permitting Experience in asset management Ability to interpret state, local, and federal policies and regulations Licenses & Certifications None. Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: During emergency action plan implementation, must be available as Engineer-in-Charge for "Significant Hazard Dams" owned by State Highway Administration (possibly 24/7). 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 Maryland Department of Transportation 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:** 10/23/2025