Transportation Engineering Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

DFI is seeking qualified applicants to fill current openings for Transportation Engineering Technicians, Level 1-5 to assist MDOT MdTA, and SHA District 3 Operations/Construction/Maintenance with highway, roadway, paving, bridge maintenance, facilities, general site and civil improvements, pedestrian and safety improvements, bridge and bridge deck replacement. Staff responsibilities include maintenance of traffic, daily material clearance, sketch book entry, planning, understanding procurement documents, and traffic-related functions.

Other expectations include the following: meeting project goals, attending public meetings, evaluating design criteria against project constraints, performing constructability reviews, reviewing and designing plans, performing construction inspection for proposed roadway improvement projects, typically related to items such as guardrails, lighting, and other general transportation maintenance features such as drainage and storm water features, providing traffic/travel demand information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Inspection of paving, concrete, striping, and landscaping restoration
- Prepares restoration work orders for processing
- Observes restoration work in process
- Coordinates restoration work with contractors and local authorities
- Inspects completed work and approves for payment
- Responds to emergencies when deemed necessary
- Complete Daily Inspection Reports, Timesheets, and Mileage reports in a timely manner
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Provide training to new paving inspectors
- Assist the Restoration Services as needed
- Attend staff meetings as scheduled
- Obtain required certifications and training as prescribed
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Practical knowledge of paving and landscaping restoration
- Knowledge/Certification - soil compaction methods and testing
- Knowledge/Certification - environmental regulations, including sediment and erosion control
- Knowledge/Certification - traffic control methods and requirements
- Ability to interpret construction plans and drawings
- Ability to interpret and understand specifications and standards
- Ability to compute quantities of construction materials installed
- Knowledge of basic mathematics and the ability to calculate cost estimates for work orders
- Work outdoors in inclement weather and possess the ability to lift objects that weigh up to 50 lbs.
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing, and work in a team environment
- Basic knowledge of computer programs, including but not limited to Word, Excel and Office Outlook
- Must fluently communicate in English, both orally and in writing
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience with paving operations or inspections or three year of progressively responsible experience in maintenance, construction or sub-professional engineering work
- Paving inspections shall have inspected six pavement restoration or new road construction projects in the past two years
- Paving inspectors' experience shall include concrete sidewalk, driveway and curb and gutter restoration, new pavement and roadway construction and restoration, and landscaping restoration
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Obtain required certifications within one year
- Must maintain a valid Maryland driver’s license
- Must maintain reliable transportation

Company DescriptionDFI is a professional engineering company founded in 1978 that offers full scale construction management, inspection, civil engineering and design, permitting, survey.Company DescriptionDFI is a professional engineering company founded in 1978 that offers full scale construction management, inspection, civil engineering and design, permitting, survey.