Water Resources Engineer
Prince George's County Public Schools
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Job summary
Prince George's County Government is seeking an Engineer I/II to support engineering, GIS, and environmental data management for regulatory programs. The role involves data analysis, geodatabase maintenance, and reporting for NPDES and MS4 permits, with coordination across engineers and regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities include field investigations, hydrological and hydraulic analyses, and preparing documentation for MDE submissions, while ensuring compliance with permit requirements and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or closely related field.
- PE license may substitute for the degree.
- Experience with GIS data management and environmental analysis.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and reviews engineering designs and GIS analyses of varying sizes.
- Maintains geodatabases and supports MDE reporting requirements.
- Performs spatial analysis for stormwater management and water quality.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
Nature and Variety of Work
Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Engineer I/II performs intermediate-level professional and technical work supporting complex engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and environmental data management functions for County regulatory programs. Working under close to general supervision with increasing independence, the position integrates engineering principles with geospatial technologies and geodatabase management to support National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and MS4 permit compliance, including stormwater management, watershed analysis, and water quality monitoring in accordance with Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) requirements. Responsibilities include acquiring, analyzing, and validating environmental and infrastructure data; maintaining and ensuring compliance of GIS geodatabases; and producing technically sound analyses and reporting deliverables within established timelines. The role also involves coordinating with engineers, GIS staff, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support data collection, reporting, and compliance efforts, as well as conducting field investigations to verify conditions and data accuracy.
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).
- Prepares and/or reviews engineering designs and GIS analyses for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Develops, maintains, and updates geodatabases supporting environmental programs and MDE reporting requirements utilizing latest MDE geodatabase schema.
- Performs spatial analysis using GIS tools to support stormwater management, watershed studies, and environmental compliance initiatives.
- Prepares maps, data visualizations, and technical documentation for MDE submissions, including MS4 and TMDL reporting.
- Integrates data from various sources for reporting purposes, can include surveys, field investigations, remote sensing, and other sources into GIS systems utilizing methods such as ETL (extract, transform, and load) and data validation tools.
- Prepares bid documents and supporting GIS data for engineering and environmental projects.
- Monitors NPDES data reporting progress and activities ensuring compliance with permit requirements, for accuracy, and reporting schedules.
- Assists in the design and analysis of environmental systems, including drainage, stormwater, and water quality infrastructure.
- Monitors data reporting from various production sources, new development and redevelopments, capital improvement projects, operations, or maintenance activities per latest MDE load accounting guidance and ensures spatial data accuracy and consistency.
- Reviews and processes contract documentation and invoices related to GIS and engineering services.
- Inspects project sites to verify conditions and collect spatial and environmental data.
- Performs calculations and analyses related to hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental systems per MDE’s latest pollutant load accounting guidance.
- Coordinates technical advice regarding GIS applications, environmental data interpretation, relating to reporting requirements.
- Communicates GIS and engineering information to internal staff, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
- Analyzes survey reports, aerial imagery, LiDAR, maps, and other geospatial datasets.
- Participates in studies of environmental conditions and land use impacts using GIS tools.
- Participates in surveying and field data collection efforts to support GIS databases.
- Estimates quantities and costs for projects and supports feasibility analyses.
- Uses computer-aided design (CAD), MS Office (e.g. excel, access, projects), and GIS software to support engineering and environmental analysis.
- Reviews plans and blueprints, including GIS-based plan validation.
- Communicates with engineers, contractors, consultants, and County personnel to coordinate work activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
- A Professional Engineer (PE) License may be substituted for the degree.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in engineering and data analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) and related analytical tools.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification is preferred.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification may also be considered.
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: September 28 - 30, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 1801 McCormick Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
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