Engineer I (Electrical)- Department of Housing & Community Development

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

An Engineer I prepares and reviews engineering plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates. Work of this class may involve overseeing the work of drafting, sub-professional engineering and other personnel. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical supervisor. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office setting under normal working conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Have a master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for the Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
• Some positions in this class require an Engineer-In-Training certificate from the State of Maryland.
• Some positions in this class require an Engineering Technologist certification from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).
• Some positions in this class require current licensure as a Professional Engineer issued by the Maryland State Board of Professional Engineers or equivalent out-of-state license.
• Some positions in this class require a valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to apply the principles and practices of engineering.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and to conduct engineering investigations.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, consultants and developers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret City engineering standards, policies, technical requirements and codes.
• Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
• All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews engineering plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates.
• Overseeing the work of drafting, sub-professional engineering and other personnel.
• Prepare technical reports and to conduct engineering investigations.
• Interpret City engineering standards, policies, technical requirements and codes.

Benefits

• The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees