aces with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, envi ronmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents,  commuters, and visitors with infrastructure and transit options that provide seamless transportation services to the public.    

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

MCDOT seeks a highly motivated professional engineer with diverse transportation engineering expertise to serve as the Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Chief Engineer and lead subject matter expert in all transportation planning, engineer ing, and construction matters.  

This is a new position and role in MCDOT. Previously, the Chief of the Division of Transportation Engineering served as both the  organizational leader and the County’s chief transportation engineer. These roles have been divided into 2 separate positions,  wherein the Division Chief will focus on organizational leadership, culture, process improvement, and ensuring adherence to  project delivery and budget. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for technical engineering oversight, quality control and assur ance, and continually improving the County’s transportation design standards to keep pace with the evolution of the Depart ment from strictly a road-building organization to one that meets the safety and mobility needs of all users of our transportation  system. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

The selected individual will provide technical direction and oversight for all MCDOT projects involving planning, engi neering, and construction activities, including being the responsible Engineer-of-Record and making key decisions that  have a significant impact on project and program delivery, as well as impacts utilities, right-of-way, and stakeholder  engagement. Primary duties include: 

• Approve engineering plans, documents, and special exemptions to approved standards for all County transportation projects,  including participation in project plans and peer reviews, ensuring quality control so that all MCDOT projects comply with appli cable laws, regulations, policies, and standards. 

• Develop, maintain, and modify the County’s transportation engineering standards utilizing research on current trends and  industry best practices in transportation. 

• Coordinate and provide technical engineering training and professional development curriculum for transportation engineers,  planners, and construction managers to ensure the workforce is well trained in all technical aspects, as well as project and  program delivery. 

• Provide oversight for the Materials Testing Laboratory, including quality assurance for materials used to construct transportation  projects in the County. 

• Provide technical engineering and strategic advice to the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, and County Executive on trans portation engineering matters.  

Minimum Qualifications 

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in an  Engineering discipline.  

Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Civil or Transportation Engineering, or  related field, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity. 

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted (no exception for the Professional  Engineering license) 

License: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Maryland, and/or ability to obtain by reciprocity within 1 year AND Possession  of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties. 

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences 

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with licensure and experience in the following areas: • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, or related field 

• Variety and depth of experience in various engineering disciplines related to transportation capital projects, including but not  limited to roadway design, structures, and stormwater management. 

• Project leadership that demonstrates knowledge of relevant Federal, State and County laws and regulations pertaining to the  planning, design, construction and property acquisition for transportation capital projects. 

• Experience with projects utilizing traditional and innovative project delivery methods. 

• Experience with quality assurance and quality control programs 

• Development and maintenance of engineering standards and best practices 

• Communicating with and making presentations to the public, elected officials and senior managers in support of projects 

 **Relevant experience in these areas must be detailed on your resume. ** 

Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. 

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click on “Search Jobs and Apply”. Search: Chief Engineer 

Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply. 

This recruitment will close on February 18, 2025 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips 

listed under the “Career Resources” tab on the Office of Human Resource’s MCG Careers webpage. Click here to review 

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