Engineer III - Sewer Design

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking an Engineer III - Sewer Design to manage multiple capital projects within the Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

The role involves project engineering, supervising staff, and coordinating with outside agencies to ensure sewer design standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 4 years' field or office engineering experience.
• Or Engineer in Training certificate with 4 years' field or office engineering experience.
• Proof of licenses, certifications and education must be submitted with each application.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer for various engineering projects.
• Supervise professional and subprofessional personnel.
• Review plans for sanitary sewer systems and coordinate with outside agencies.
• Operate or supervise CAD/GIS tools for capital projects.
• Oversee consultant-designed projects and review consultant proposals.
• Participate in public meetings and environmental reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineer in Training certificate

Tools

CAD / CAD software

GIS

Job description

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 4M, Regular Schedule 35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Sewer Design.

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

Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification 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.

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, certificates, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, serves as a project engineer for various professional engineering projects. Manages multiple major capital improvement projects. Manages a major departmental engineering program.

• Serves as project engineer for various engineering projects.
• Supervises or leads professional and subprofessional personnel.
• Resolves design problems, prepares and reviews correspondence relating to projects, and coordinates projects with outside agencies.
• Reviews and approves plans and specifications for sanitary sewer systems.
• Operates and/or oversees the operation of computers used in the development of capital projects, including GIS and computer-aided drafting and design.
• Operates and/or supervises the operation of computers to conduct various engineering-related studies and to solve technical design problems.
• Serves as project engineer for consultant-designed projects.
• Analyzes consultants' proposals, reviews consultant designs, and prepares consulting agreements.
• Reviews developer drawings for compliance with Baltimore County standards for any changes to public infrastructure.
• Supervises, assigns and reviews the work of a group of public works inspectors.
• Supervises, assigns and reviews the work of professional environmental specialists.
• Prepares and reviews stormwater management plans, sediment control plans, and other environmental reports.
• Participates in and conducts public meetings and hearings.
• Investigates complaints, meets with the public, and prepares and supervises the preparation of resulting correspondence.
• Assists in the preparation of capital improvement budgets and programs.
• Applies for permits from internal Baltimore County and external to Baltimore County agencies necessary to complete capital improvement projects.
• Reviews and approves contractor submittals for compliance with construction contract specifications
• Reviews and responds to contractor requests for information.
• May act as a spokesperson in right-of-way condemnation cases or act as a witness in other judicial proceedings.
• 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 plus at least four years' current field or office engineering experience. Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience. OR Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America, plus four years' current field or office engineering experience.

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. 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.

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

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Engineer III - Sewer Design
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

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 an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.