Engineer II/III, Grade 22/25

Montgomery County (MD); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated Engineer to join the Transportation Policy/Development Review Section. The role reviews development plans to ensure alignment with drainage, sight distance, and Master Plan guidelines, providing clear code-based comments grounded in established policies.

The engineer will collaborate with developers and project teams to advance multimodal, sustainable development and provide oversight within the Development Review Team,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; PE license may substitute.
• 1 year of experience for Engineer II; 3 years for Engineer III.
• Equivalency: alt. combos may substitute with required coursework.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department in meetings with other government agencies and the private development community on proposed developments.
• Lead subdivision review discussions with the Executive Branch and Montgomery County agencies.
• Review plans and supporting documentation including storm drain capacity, sight distances, and traffic studies.
• Ensure compliance with county codes, policies, and engineering standards and verify completeness of development applications.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other staff within the Development Review Team.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Please note: The salary range below represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be as follows, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

• Engineer II, Grade 22: $75,666 - $119,215
• Engineer III, Grade 25: $85,937 - $134,923

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is a public service agency dedicated to connecting people and communities through a safe, reliable, and accessible transportation system. We plan, design, build, operate, and maintain the County’s infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and the Ride On bus system, delivering essential services that support daily life. Through data-driven decision-making, fiscal stewardship, and community engagement, we enhance mobility, advance equity, and strengthen quality of life for all residents and visitors.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Engineer to join the Transportation Policy/Development Review Section. This position supports MCDOT’s mission to move people and connect places through safe, efficient, and multimodal transportation choices. The Engineer will review development-related plans and proposals, including storm drain designs consistent with the County’s Drainage Design Criteria, sight distance evaluations, and compliance with Master Plan recommendations. The ideal candidate will provide clear, code-based comments grounded in established guidelines, policies, and proven past practices. Working collaboratively with developers and project teams, the Engineer will help advance Montgomery County’s goals for multimodal, sustainable, and well-integrated development.

This role is vital to the County because it reviews private and public projects within the County to ensure they meet the County’s transportation codes, policies, and guidelines. Employee will be responsible for providing independent project oversight and coordination as a member of the department's Development Review Team, and is expected to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other professional and paraprofessional employees.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Representing the Department in meetings with other government agencies and the private development community on issues related to proposed residential and commercial developments.
• Preparing for and leading the discussion of assigned projects with the Executive Branch and other Montgomery County agencies for subdivision review meetings.
• Conducting detailed reviews and processing of subdivision plans and supporting documentation, including MCDOT review fee applications, sight distances evaluations, storm drain capacity and impact analyses, Roadway Design, Traffic Impact Studies, pedestrian and bicycle mobility assessments, truck circulation and turning analyses, and protected intersection circulation.
• Ensure compliance with Montgomery County codes, policies, and engineering standards, and verify the completeness, technical accuracy, and acceptability of development applications.
• Gain proficiency in the County's development review process to educate and defend the process and decisions within the process with public and private stakeholders.
• Determining required improvements within County-maintained rights-of-way and easements; evaluating the suitability of requested waivers and/or Design Exceptions.
• Evaluating the suitability of requests for Development Impact Tax credits; coordinating with other MCDOT Divisions.
• Approve and process the requests for Transportation Impact Tax credits.
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive plan review letters within established review timelines, providing clear technical comments and recommendations on subdivision applications, Traffic Impact Studies, and transportation-related development proposals.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic project records to support project tracking, regulatory compliance, and efficient document management.
• Review and provide technical recommendations on Master Plan documents to ensure consistency with County transportation policies, long-range planning goals, and engineering standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Offsite Work:

The candidate must be able to work off-site occasionally.

If filled at the Engineer II level:

• Experience: One (1) year of experience in an engineering field appropriate to the assigned position, such as Transportation, Civil, or Traffic Engineering.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation, Civil and/or Traffic Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.

If filled at the Engineer III level:

• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in an engineering field appropriate to the assigned position, such as Transportation, Civil, or Traffic Engineering.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation, Civil and/or Traffic Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.

ALL LEVELS - License:

This position requires possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence or the ability to perform work at locations outside of the office.

Medical Protocol:

This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a limited physical examination and drug screening.

• The ability to prepare and review roadway design and construction plans.
• The ability to prepare and review storm drain/stormwater systems plans.
• Strong technical writing skills demonstrated through the preparation of detailed plan review letters and engineering comments.
• Coordination of interdisciplinary teams to lead meetings and complete projects with defined timelines.
• Collaboration with external partners to advance projects or programs to overcome challenges.
• Negotiation with internal or external stakeholders to make decisions with budgetary or policy implications.