Engineering Specialist

City of Cumberland, Maryland; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cumberland is seeking an Engineering Specialist in the Division of Engineering. The role oversees administrative functions and the operation and purchase of computer hardware and software, while independently completing complex tasks under minimal supervision.

Reports to the City Engineer and directs CAD technicians doing design, survey and mapping work, researching data for public works projects and producing drawings for City departments.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in technical (design/drafting) training or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in surveying and preparing engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manages administrative functions of the Engineering Division and supervises CAD-related work.
• Operates, maintains, and procures computer hardware/software for the division.
• Directs CAD drafting, drawings and maps for public works and other City departments.

Job description

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Sep 3, 2026

Government - Local

CITY OF CUMBERLAND

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

The City of Cumberland will be accepting applications for the position of Engineering Specialist within the Division of Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Manages and supervises the administrative functions of the department, which do not require the attention of the Director. Responsible for operation, maintenance and purchase of computer hardware and software in the Engineering Division. Required to make independent decisions while completing large, diverse, and complex tasks with minimal supervision. Reports to the City Engineer, and directs the work of Engineering Technicians doing design, survey and mapping work. Researches and compiles information related to public works projects. Supervises, performs, and with minimum supervision, provides over-sight of others in computer aided drafting (CAD) ; producing drawings and maps for public works projects and other City departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of an Associates Degree in technical (design/drafting) training, Bachelor Degree preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and related software for the preparation of construction plans and details, design/drafting training. Minimum of two years' experience in doing surveys and preparing engineering drawings and doing related calculations.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PAY RANGE

$55,000 to $65,000. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.