AGENCY PROJECT ENGINEER/ ARCHITECT III (Central Region Engineer)

MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Engineering and Construction seeks an experienced Agency Project Engineer/Architect to lead design, estimating, management and inspection for critical maintenance projects in multiple Maryland counties. This role supports the agency’s mission to maintain facilities and grounds for public enjoyment of natural resources.

Applicants should have extensive experience in building construction, code compliance, and cost budgeting, with proficiency in design

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in design and project management for agency capital and operating construction, maintenance and system services projects.
• Two years of experience as a design and project manager Engineer, Architect, or Surveyor.
• Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction estimating, design (including specification development), management, and inspection services for maintenance projects.
• Oversee projects across Cecil, Harford, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Howard and Carroll counties.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cost estimating

Specifications writing

AutoCAD

InteliCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Professional Engineer or Professional Architect license

Tools

AutoCAD

InteliCAD

Job description

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Engineering and Construction. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

GRADE

STD0018

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

This position is the full performance level of maintenance engineering work, providing the technical design, procurement services and inspection of systems and utilities related to the maintenance for State building and grounds owned by the Department of Natural Resources. The position relates directly to the mission of the agency by providing facilities by which the public can “enjoy our treasured Chesapeake Bay, our diverse landscapes, and our living and natural resources.”

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources, Engineering and Construction, is currently accepting applications for one (1) Agency Project Engineer/Architect III position. Under direction of the Regional Supervisor, this position will provide construction estimating, design (including specification development), management, and inspection services necessary for the successful completion of critical maintenance projects. This position will be responsible for projects in Cecil, Harford, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Howard and Carroll counties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Six years of experience, two years of experience as a design and project manager Engineer, Architect, or Surveyor for agency capital and operating construction, maintenance and system services projects and an additional four years of experience as an Engineer, Architect, or Surveyor in the building construction field involving the design, construction or repair of building structures or system services.

Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture and two years of experience as a design and project manager Engineer or Architect for agency capital and operating construction, maintenance and system services projects for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in the State of Maryland or in a state with comparable requirements for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering and Architecture classifications or Engineering and Architecture specialty codes in the Architecture field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate should have a broad knowledge of all types of construction. This knowledge should include, but not limited to project management, building construction, code compliance, inspection repairs, cost estimating, development of project specifications, utility construction and repairs and site construction and repairs. Candidate should have good organizational skills to prioritize multiple projects, organize multiple tasks and maintain multiple project files. Candidate should have good communication skills to convey written and verbal direction and communication to contractor, inspectors, facility managers and other interested individuals. Candidate must be able to develop and prepare written specifications that are clear and concise for others to follow. The candidate should have some experience in design software such as AutoCAD, InteliCAD or other system. The candidate should have experience in construction cost budgeting and cost estimating development. The candidate should have experience with building codes.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees may be required to carry an electronic paging device or provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS