Electrical Engineer Reviewer III

Prince George's County Public Schools; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is seeking a senior-level professional to analyze electrical engineering construction plans, schematics, and specifications for regulatory compliance. The role may lead complex reviews requiring advanced engineering principles, with independent judgment under department policies.

Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree, substantial professional plans review experience, and ICC electrical plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and at least three (3) years of professional plans review work.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in construction, electrical, mechanical, or fire prevention work which includes three (3) years of professional plans review work.
• ICC electrical plan review certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews plans, documents, and projects to determine compliance with codes and standards.
• Reads and interprets engineering plans and specifications to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical plan review

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Nature and Variety of Work

This is a senior level professional level work relating to the analysis of electrical engineering construction plans, schematics, and specifications for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, standards, and regulations. Incumbents may assume a lead role in reviewing and examining the more difficult and complex engineering plans that require the application of advanced engineering principles. Assignments afford opportunities for extensive independent judgment and technical evaluation under the general supervision. Assignments are performed in accordance with established engineering principles and departmental policies and procedures.

About The Agency

The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is responsible for coordinating and enforcing standards that control what goes on before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies, who work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement comprise Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. The Mission of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is to promote economic development in Prince George's County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with established building, zoning and property standards codes.

Examples of Work

• Reviews plans, documents, and projects to determine if they meet required laws, regulations, and ordinances for electrical safety in accordance with National Electrical Code and county code subtitle 9.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets engineering plans, blueprints, specifications, and feasibility studies and test results to become familiar and knowledgeable about the nature, scope, and details of construction projects, identify problems/discrepancies in the initial design, and determine compliance/non-compliance with established codes, policies, standards, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the engineering or related scientific field (e.g., civil, environmental, architectural, mechanical, fire protection, or industrial) and at least three (3) years of professional plans review work.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in construction, electrical, mechanical, or fire prevention work which includes three (3) years of professional plans review work.
• ICC electrical plan review certification.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: November 5th-9th 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 500, Largo, Maryland 20772

Conditions of Employment:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits