Engineer I, II & III (Proficiency Advancement)

Anne Arundel County; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Government is seeking an Engineer I, II, or III in the Engineering Division to handle planning, review, and development projects. The role supports stormwater, drainage, utilities, and roads in a fast-paced environment, with increasing independence at higher levels.

Candidates should have an engineering degree with related experience and a license. The position offers progression through three levels based on credentials and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; PE or EIT preferred.
• Ability to guide less experienced engineers and staff.
• Strong communication and coordination with stakeholders.
• Experience applying stormwater and grading standards to projects.

Responsibilities

• Reviews road and storm drain plans for permits and subdivisions.
• Coordinate reviews with Planning & Zoning, Public Works, and other agencies.
• Perform independent engineering evaluation and provide recommendations.
• Respond to design, review, and drainage questions and requests.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Stormwater management

Guidance to junior engineers

Stakeholder coordination

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

GIS

TR-20

TR-55

HY-8

HEC-RAS

Job description

Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time permanent Engineer position within the Engineering Division of the Department of Inspections and Permits of Anne Arundel County Government. The Engineer I, II, or III level, depending on the credentials and level of experience of the successful candidate.

The Engineer I, II, and III classes include the Entry (I), Intermediate (II), and full performance level (III) of professional engineering work. The Engineer I class is the entry-level where employees receive close supervision in performing engineering tasks; at the Engineer II level there is more independence and less supervision; and at the Engineer III level the employee is expected to perform a variety of engineering tasks independently and with minimal supervision.

The Engineering Division is responsible for the review and approval of commercial and residential subdivisions, Preliminary Plans, Site Development Plans, grading permits, building permits, and major projects that support economic development. This position is responsible for providing efficient, timely, and realistic solutions to complex engineering issues related to stormwater runoff, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and roads in a fast-paced environment.

Work involves responsibility for performing increasingly more difficult engineering duties associated with the design, review, planning, location, construction, maintenance, and operations of residential, commercial, land development projects, and public buildings and facilities.

Work involves the application of thorough engineering knowledge to ensure assigned projects are in compliance with applicable grading and construction industry standards, Federal, State, and County codes relative to the area of assignment.

Work is performed within established policies and professional standards and is reviewed through conferences and reports for adherence to schedules and standards applicable to the assignment by the higher-level engineer or management official.

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in this class).

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

• Reviews road and storm drain plans, and water and sewer plans for permits and subdivisions. Reviews stormwater management plans, mitigation proposals, and downstream analyses for
• conformance to County, State, and Federal codes, standards, and regulations.
• Reviews Preliminary and Site Development Plans. Reviews subdivision plans and record plats. Reviews grading and building permits.
• Reviews cost estimates associated with Public Works Agreements and grading bonds.
• Coordinates reviews with the Office of Planning and Zoning, Department of Public Works, and other county agencies.
• Meets with owners, consultants, developers, and outside agencies.
• Performs engineering work requiring independent evaluation and analysis of issues and the exercise of judgment, education, and experience to select and apply criteria to resolve problems and make recommendations.
• Responds to and investigates project design, review, and drainage questions, concerns, and requests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the application and use of computer technology in related engineering analysis. Knowledge of stormwater management, including Low Impact Site Design techniques and
• infrastructure code requirements, and accepted practices.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to less experienced professional engineers and technical support staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with colleagues, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, inspectors, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and the public, and attend meetings to provide professional-level technical expertise.

Engineer I - Salary Range: $65,634.00 - $127,500.00 Annually

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Engineer II - Salary Range $70,680.00 - $137,301.00 Annually

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field.

Experience:Two (2) or more years of experience in professional engineering work and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Engineer III - Salary Range $76,120.00 - $147,861.00 Annually

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field.

Experience:Four (4) or more years of experience in professional engineering work and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Note: For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. An Accredited University or College is recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.

Engineer III is the full performance proficiency level class in the Engineer series. An employee has the opportunity to advance through the series based upon experience and satisfactory work performance. Proficiency level advancements can be made when work assignments increase in variety and complexity; less supervision and review of the employee in completing work assignments; and the employee meets the minimum qualifications for the higher-level class. Promotion to a higher-level class in the series is at the discretion of the appointing authority

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

1. Experience with the design of residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions.
2. Integrating the Maryland State Stormwater Management Regulations into development proposals, including the design of roads and storm drainage.
3. Experience/Proficiency using the following applications: GIS, TR-20, TR-55, HY-8, HEC- RAS.
4. Design or review of public water and sewer plans, roads, and storm drain plans.
5. Excellent communication skills with experience interacting with the public, engineers, contractors, and inspectors.
6. Preference will be given to those applicants possessing a Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license