Senior Soil Conservation Engineer – Plan Review & BMP Design

Howard County Government

Cooksville (MD)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Howard Soil Conservation District within the Howard County Government is seeking an Engineering Specialist II/III to review grading and development plans for compliance with sediment and erosion control standards.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 3 years of related experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, TR-55/TR-20/HEC-RAS, and strong communication skills for coordinating with county departments and the public.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3 years of experience in development plan review or related field.
Experience in sediment and erosion control plan compliance.
Familiarity with state and county standards for stormwater and pond design.
Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, and plan review systems.

Responsibilities

Review sediment and erosion control plans for compliance with standards.
Coordinate district plan review with county Planning and other departments.
Review pond designs for compliance with Maryland Small Pond Law and State Pond Safety Standards.
Ensure compliance with temporary storm water requirements.
Conduct field investigations of floodplains, streams, wetlands and buffers.
Delineate wetlands when required for capital projects.
Attend plan review and project meetings representing the District.
Prepare reports and summaries; perform data entry.
Apply hydrologic/hydraulic calculations using TR-55, TR-20, and HEC-RAS.
Utilize Word, Excel, and Adobe for documentation.
Engage with engineers, developers and the public to resolve issues.