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(Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Senior Lab Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician IV) Grade 14 (8449) SP# 26-73-03 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd Previous Applicants Need Not Reapply The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Materials Technology (Anne Arundel County) is currently recruiting for a Senior Lab Technician (Transportation Engineering Technician IV) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification. Nature of Work : This position is a senior technician in the structural materials lab, performing a variety of engineering support tasks within the Structural Materials Team. Specific duties include advanced testing and evaluations of various structural materials, such as reinforcing steel, anchor bolts, neoprene rubber, nuts, washers, bricks, concrete blocks, welded materials, timber, sign materials, creating and maintaining computer databases, etc. The Senior Lab Technician will have the ability to apply specifications and test procedures to assess compliance with State Highway Administration (SHA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) specifications is required. This position will help ensure operations comply with SHA safety protocols. The incumbent in this position will provide quality control oversight of the laboratory functions and equipment to ensure compliance with AASHTO R-18 accreditation requirements. This position will assist the testing of Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) and AASHTO resource test samples yearly. Also, this position will assist the Team Leader in development of equipment and training budgets. The Senior Lab Technician will assist in nationwide inspection contract assignment database and authorizations and assist in instructing and training lower-level technicians in performing testing according to AASHTO, ASTM, and SHA specifications and standards. This position must have the ability to maintain a variety of technical records and adapt record systems for computerization. This position will conduct basic and advanced localized material inspections and material sampling at fabrication and coatings facilities. The incumbent in this position will review material sources submitted into the Materials Management System (MMS) for accuracy and assist in conducting annual quality assurance facility audits and review of quality control plans. They will also assist in technical reviews of monthly inspection contract invoices. The Senior Lab Technician will establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers, and the public. This position is expected to be able to communicate effectively and physically perform essential duties (i.e., lifting to 50 pounds, etc.). This position will be expected to perform most work independently, with minimal guidance from the Team Leader. 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 Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year." MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate . Experience : Five (5) years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning. Selective Qualification: Two and a half (2 ½) years of the required experience must have involved materials laboratory testing and/or sampling. *This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill or ability). Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate should possess the following: Experience in data entry and the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and/or Access Experience in performing field data collection, data review & analysis or construction inspection & testing Knowledge of the principles of basic mathematics and ability to perform basic mathematical computations Basic knowledge of computers and ability to learn basic functions on computer and keyboard Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and in a team setting Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public Notes: 1. Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. 2. Applicants who possess an associate's degree in engineering, construction management or surveying or surveying technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met two years of the required experience. Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland. 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. 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 in 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 (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554 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. The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. Please Note: The 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. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 410-545-5554. 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/ ). The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. 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: 03/05/2026 Re- Issue Date: 08/18/2026
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.