Public Works Engingeer- Part Time

Washington County Government; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington County Government in Maryland seeks a Public Works Engineer to oversee engineering plans for buildings, parks, and capital projects, under the Director of Public Works. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture is required, with at least three years of relevant experience.

A Maryland Professional Engineer or Architecture license is desirable. This is a part-time, non-exempt position requiring CAD and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture.
• Three years of experience in public works design and/or construction.
• Valid driver's license; MD PE or Architecture license desirable.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and coordinate with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Performs public works designs and studies; prepares construction drawings using CAD.
• Prepares specifications, cost estimates, and manages consultant work.
• Coordinates survey, right of way and drafting with County staff.
• Reviews outside agency plans affecting County Public Works infrastructure.
• Provides technical support to Division departments and agencies.
• Assists the Director with related review tasks.

Skills

Public works design

Project management

Technical writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Public Works Engineer

GRADE:

15

DEPARTMENT:

Public Works

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt Part Time

REPORTS TO:

Director of Public Works

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs responsible professional work preparing and overseeing engineering plans and studies for buildings, parks, and public works capital improvement projects. Direction is provided by the Director of Public Works.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

1. Performs public works related designs and studies; prepares and reviews the associated construction drawings using computer aided design (CAD) methods and standards.
2. Prepares construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
3. Manages Architecture and Engineering consultant work. Prepares scopes of work, proposals, reviews studies, plans, construction bid documents.
4. Addresses design and construction issues that arise during the construction with contractors and consultants.
5. Provides technical support to Division departments and agencies.
6. Prepares feasibility, life-cycle cost, and cost-benefit studies.
7. Drafts and manages capital project grants associated with public work projects.
8. Coordinates required survey, right of way and drafting work with County staff.
9. Coordinates project design with other government agencies, public utilities, and other stakeholders.
10. Assists the Director with review of outside agency plans that will affect County Public Works infrastructure or operations.
11. Performs high level related tasks as required to support Public Works infrastructure and operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of modern principles and practices of architecture, building and civil engineering with special emphasis on public works, building and energy systems, and parks infrastructure; general knowledge of design, construction, maintenance and cost estimating relating to capital improvement projects; general knowledge of land surveying methods and techniques; building systems and efficiencies; ability to prepare technical reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; Microsoft Office experience required; computer aided design (CAD) preferred, experience with federal, state and local engineering and building design and code manuals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university; three (3) years of experience in the design and/or construction of public works capital improvement projects desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license is required. A State of Maryland Professional Engineer or Architecture license is desirable.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

12/2024