Engineering and Site Development Reviewer (Engineer III)

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Government seeks an Engineering and Site Development Reviewer (Engineer III) to perform detailed reviews of road, stormwater, and site development plans for compliance with county, state, and federal codes. The role supports fast-paced project reviews and requires independent judgment and broad engineering knowledge.

Leads design reviews, communicates findings to owners and consultants, and collaborates with multiple county agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; four or more years of professional engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; valid non-commercial driver’s license.
• Experience with residential/commercial subdivisions and site development reviews.
• Familiarity with stormwater regulations, road design, and utility coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review road and storm drain plans for permits and subdivisions.
• Review stormwater management plans and downstream analyses for code conformance.
• Review Preliminary and Site Development Plans and grading/building permits.
• Coordinate reviews with Planning and Zoning and other agencies.
• Provide independent engineering evaluation and sound recommendations.

Skills

Civil engineering

Hydrology

Stormwater management

Road design

Communication skills

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

GIS

TR-20

TR-55

HY-8

HEC-RAS

Job description

Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time permanent Engineering and Site Development Reviewer (Engineer III) position in the Office of Inspections and Permits.

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.

The Engineering III position is a full performance level of professional engineering work. At the Engineer III level, the employee is expected to perform a variety of civil engineering tasks independently and with minimal supervision.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for performing increasingly more difficult engineering duties associated with the planning, location, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of residential, commercial, and public buildings and facilities. Work involves the application of thorough engineering knowledge to ensure assigned projects comply with applicable building 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.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(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.

• 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

• Thorough knowledge of principles, materials, methods, and practices of engineering is emphasized by the assignment, such as civil, structural, hydrology, traffic, fire, design, environmental, mechanical, electrical, sanitation, and other areas as assigned.
• Knowledge of the application and use of computer technology in related engineering analysis.
• Knowledge of commercial, residential, and rehabilitation building and construction code requirements and accepted practices.
• Ability to plan and conduct engineering research, field studies, plan evaluations, and laboratory appraisals.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience with the design of residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions,
• Integrating the Maryland State Stormwater Management Regulations into development proposals, including the design of roads and storm drainage
• Experience and proficiency using the following applications: GIS, TR-20, TR-55, HY-8, HEC-RAS
• Experience in designing or reviewing public water and sewer plans, roads, and storm drain plans.
• Excellent communication skills with experience interacting with the public, engineers, contractors, and inspectors.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Note: Engineer III is the full performance proficiency level class in the Engineer series. An employee has the opportunity to advance through the series based on 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.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans: BlueChoice Advantage EPO, BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance: CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up), CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE), CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance: EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance: Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost., Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays: Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave: Less than 3 years - 13 days, 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days, 15 years or more - 26 days
• Disability Leave: Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits: Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction, Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider, United Legal Benefits