Design Project Engineer

Description Career Service **OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES** This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Port Administration (MPA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitments conducted in this classification. This position is located at the World Trade Center. The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is a 205-employee transportation business unit within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is the public face of the Port of Baltimore. MPA was created by the Maryland General Assembly to increase waterborne commerce through the ports in the state. The Port of Baltimore plays an integral role as an economic generator and job creator, in addition to maintaining our nation's supply chain and moving vital goods to industries and consumers. As one of the nation's top ports for total cargo tonnage and overall dollar value of cargo, the Port of Baltimore is also one of the most diverse ports in the United States with over 140,000 jobs in Maryland linked to port activity. For information on MPA, please go to MPA (Maryland.gov) General Role Description: MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven Design Project Engineer to join the MPA Engineering Division. The primary responsibility of this position is to function as a Maryland Licensed Professional Engineer and Team Leader over multidisciplined engineering and construction projects of varying levels of complexity, scope, and fiscal implications in support MPA programs and operations. Meets with representatives of various MPA departments (i.e., Operations, Property Management, Cruise Operations, Maintenance, Security, Safety, Environment & Risk Management (SERM), and Information Services), and A&E firms to discuss and review new project scopes or facility improvements proposed by the MPA's Executive Management staff. Requests and submits draft documents from A&E firms for each proposed scope of work/project: price proposal(s) for design and construction phase services and schedule(s) for drafting and developing deliverables (i.e., contract technical specifications, plans, and an engineer's cost estimate). Reviews price proposals from A&E firms for the proper scope of services, appropriateness of estimated staff hours, potential permitting requirements, and the proposed design submittal schedule. Recommends approval or revision of A&E task price proposals to the Engineering Division's Deputy Director for Design. Coordinates with A&E firms and the Engineering Division's Deputy Director for Design to ensure applicable environmental approvals/authorizations are obtained from State and Federal regulatory agencies for the respective projects. Directs A&E firms to revise a project's scope or to modify the respective A&E firm's proposed engineering services in an effort to expedite the development of Contract Documents, reflect changes in the project funding or to reflect changes in project scope requested by other MPA Departments. Draft Technical Specifications for projects not assigned to A&E firms. Perform detailed constructability and quality reviews of design document packages submitted by A&E firms. Directs A&E firms to submit Contract Plans to applicable agencies for proper state and/or federal permitting and/or approval. Monitor progress and intervene when necessary if the permitting or approval process is stalling. Employees in this class are considered essential employees and are subject to call 24 hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn more about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits - MDOT Additionally, employees in this MPA position receive the following: A selection of high-quality boots is provided with no out-of-pocket cost from the employee and continue to be covered for replacement once per year (the employee may choose to pay for boots outside of the covered options). Continued training and development is provided by the MPA. Tuition Reimbursement and No-Cost-No-Debt Employee Development programs are available per MPA policy. Employees in this class shall be capable of navigating active construction sites and industrial areas, such as, but not limited to walking and driving on uneven surfaces or rough terrain at a project site, climbing ladders, or being exposed to extreme temperatures and/or inclement weather. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license or a Professional Engineer license in a state with comparable requirements acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Professional Engineers in one of the following construction-related disciplines: civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment. The ideal candidate will possess the aforementioned licensure in a marine environment. Experience : One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed, professional engineer. The ideal candidate will possess the aforementioned experience in a marine environment. Your placement on an eligible list 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 held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. 1. Registration requirements are established under Title 14, Business Occupations and Professions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. 2. Employees of the Maryland Department of Transportation assigned to especially sensitive locations or facilities may be required to obtain and maintain a special security badge. Licenses & Certifications 1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants MUST list their driver's license number and expiration date on the application. 2. An applicant's current license as a Professional Engineer in a state with comparable requirements acceptable to the Maryland State Board for Professional Engineers in one of the following construction-related disciplines: civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering, will be accepted but the applicant must obtain a Maryland license within twelve (12) months of appointment. Evidence of out-of-state registration must be presented at time of appointment. 3. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to gain unescorted access to Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration facilities. Additional Information APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply on-line at RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment. Open until filled. Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks. The incumbent in this position may choose to be a member of a collective bargaining unit. For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( ). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying. The Maryland Port Administration is not sponsoring new employees in the application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applications 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. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MPA 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. MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aides and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MD Relay Service Number (TYY Number: 711). Bilingual applications are encouraged to apply. ISSUE DATE: 11/5/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr