Transportation Engineer

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is an employee-owned, nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, and federal transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Our Traffic Engineering & Advanced Mobility (TEAM) Business Unit focuses on the planning, design, and operations of our surface transportation facilities to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for all users. Our projects leverage advanced tools, real-time traffic data, and diverse technologies to deliver innovative solutions for a broad range of clients, including Municipalities, Counties, and State Departments of Transportation. We are seeking a highly motivated Transportation Engineer to grow our TEAM at a client-site in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Responsibilities include:

• Completes and coordinates the development reviews for traffic and highway transportation projects, for higher level approval, by way of public and/or private meetings, telephone discussions, and written correspondence
• Provides direction to those involved regarding SHA requirements, recommendations and conflicts
• Review and comment on the design of project entrances, street connections, additional lanes, grades, cross sections, sight distance evaluations, bicycle compatibility, sidewalk, complete streets, plats etc.
• Make design change recommendations that resolve conflicts mentioned above which will result in project compatibility through discussion and approval by Regional Engineer and management
• Utilizes working knowledge past and present of SHA projects and Area Developments, applications of engineering judgement, and in person representation
• Maintains the disposition of projects within databases to provide accurate project information with detailed notes
• Guides and directs, with supervisory input, the developer and the consultant engineer so they may gain approval of detailed construction plans, plats, special provisions, cost/quantities estimate, and formal documents associated with and required in the approval of the access permit contract
• Prepare and oversee for approval various review submissions, pre-permit engineering plans and the completed access permit submissions (to include application, processing fees, performance surety ie; bond, letter of credit or cash reserve, inspection reimbursement costs, traffic signal fees, utility, clearance data, storm drainage design and management, traffic control data and other formal documents associated with the preparation and approval of the access permit
• Assigns transmittal packages for review by other offices and prepares correspondence letters under the supervision, direction and coordination of the Regional Engineer and/or manager
• Coordinates Reviews and incorporates comments into responses to the developer
• Coordinates the hydrologic/hydraulic and traffic impact study (TIS) review elements of projects, prior to sending over to the developer or consultant engineer for review/approval. May require interaction with other state, county or local officials
• Assists in the review and scoping of assigned projects, under supervision
• Conducts field investigations of development sites. Determines access locations, number, type, design and extent of highway improvements needed to obtain safe and efficient access. Coordinates findings with developer and project engineers.
• Coordinate with county agencies, developers and landowners to acquire donation or reservation of right-of-way needed for funded improvements
• Reviews development and highway related project proposals to recommend action. Coordinates with SHA project managers to ensure proposed developer work and highway projects will be compatible
• Coordinates with county agencies, developers and landowners on funded right of way needed for developer
• Reviews development and highway related project proposals. Recommends actions to the project manager for approval
• Facilitates agreements between land developers and SHA involving highway design projects (paving, storm water management ponds, sidewalks, etc.
• Reviews excess right-of-way and road transfer proposals. Assists in preparation of permits
• Assists others in how to apply the SHA Procedures and Standards book to proposed developments, and how to prepare the final permit document in legal format

Some travel will be required.

The successful candidate will have all of the following:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, from an accredited college or university
• 18+ years of related experience
• PE Required

The ideal candidate will have any or all of the following:

• BS Civil or Transportation Engineering
• Familiar with Salesforce/CCM software, AND Access Management data which is used to track all developer submittals
• Seasoned professional with extensive land development experience
• Strong ability to communicate effectively
• Extensive experience in writing technical reports and memos
• Familiarity with
• State Highway Access Manual,
• Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (AASHTO)
• AASHTO Roadside Design Guide Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials
• Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Drainage Manual
• Local construction standards
• SHA Price Index
• Admin Manuals/Documents on Highway Policy
• Rules and Regulations for Access, County Zoning, and Subdivision Regulations
• Local CIP, CTP, Highway Needs Inventory
• Special Projects, Reports, Highway Design Milestone Reports, Project Planning Milestone Reports, Traffic Volume Data
• A valid driver's license with a positive driving record

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistant program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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