Engineer I - Highway Design

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing routine professional engineering work under the guidance of a licensed engineer, focusing on improving the engineered infrastructure for Baltimore County. The role includes assisting in feasibility assessments, design, technical review, and project management of capital geometric highways design, potable water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, flooding, and green infrastructure engineering projects. Responsibilities also encompass drafting plans, determining right-of-way requirements, writing special provisions, preparing construction estimates, reviewing consultant design plans and grading plans, performing GIS work, and computer-aided drafting and design. Additionally, the role involves preparing engineering reports, technical studies, assisting with permit applications, participating in meetings, preparing correspondence, meeting with field personnel, and working with citizens and community groups to resolve project-related complaints.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering OR Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.
Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Nice To Haves

College coursework, internships and/or work experience in civil or environmental or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

Improves the engineered infrastructure for Baltimore County working with teams of engineers in Highways Design.
Assists in the feasibility assessment, design, technical review and project management of capital geometric highways design, potable water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, flooding and green infastructure engineering projects, including the drafting of plans, determination of right-of-way requirements, writing of special provisions, preparation of construction estimates, review of consultant design plans, and grading plans.
Assists in the performance of GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.
Assists in the preparation of engineering reports and technical studies.
Prepares, submits, and/or assists consultants with applications for various permits required for capital improvement projects.
Participates in meetings with consultants, contractors, suppliers, citizens, and others.
Prepares correspondence related to projects.
Meets with field personnel on site.
Works with citizens and community groups to resolve complaints concerning water, sewer or stormwater, flooding and green-infrastructure projects.
Performs other related duties as required.