Engineer I - Watershed Restoration

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County in Towson, MD is seeking an entry-level professional engineer under close supervision to support watershed restoration projects. The role involves engineering design, GIS/CAD tasks, and basic hydraulic analyses across environmental and stormwater initiatives.

Responsibilities include field inspections, analyzing waterway systems, and preparing supporting reports while coordinating with public stakeholders and internal teams. Certification as an Engineer in Training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a US state.

Responsibilities

• Assists in feasibility assessment, design, technical review and project management of capital environmental, water resource and stormwater engineering projects.
• Assists in GIS work and CAD design of drawings, plans, and projects.
• Performs hydraulic/hydrologic analyses of watersheds and natural waterway systems.
• Performs field inspections and investigations of watershed/waterway restoration projects.
• Investigates public complaints regarding natural waterway systems and engineering matters.
• Assists in preparation of engineering reports and technical studies.

Skills

Engineering

GIS

CAD

Hydraulic analysis

Field inspections

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineer in Training

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Pay Schedule I, Grade 27, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Watershed Restoration Section.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under close supervision, performs routine professional engineering work.

• Assists in the feasibility assessment, design, technical review and project management of capital environmental, water resource and stormwater engineering projects, including the drafting of plans, determination of right-of-way requirements, writing of special provisions, and preparation of construction estimates, review of consultant design plans, and grading plans.
• Assists in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.
• Assists in operating computers to conduct hydraulic/hydrologic analyses watersheds and natural waterway systems by performing technical computations and computer modeling and other engineering related studies.
• Performs field inspections and investigations of watershed/waterway restoration projects such as water quality improvement BMPs, outfall restoration, stormwater management facilities and floodplain/stream, wetland creation.
• Investigates complaints from the public regarding natural waterway systems and engineering matters.
• Assists in the preparation of engineering reports and technical studies.

Examples of Other Duties

• Provides advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the public, architects, contractors and other engineers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering

Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America.

Preferred Qualifications

College coursework, internships and/or work experience in civil, water resources engineering, hydrology, stormwater management, storm drain design, watershed/water quality planning and/or applied environmental projects such as stormwater management design, wetland restoration and stormwater treatment Best Management Practices.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.