Engineer I, II & III (Proficiency Advancement)

Anne Arundel County•Anne Arundel County, MD

About The Position

Anne Arundel County Government is hiring a full-time, permanent Engineer in the Engineering Division of the Department of Inspections and Permits. The position may be filled at Engineer I, II, or III, depending on the successful candidate’s credentials and experience. These levels correspond to entry, intermediate, and full-performance professional engineering work. Engineer I employees work under close supervision; Engineer II employees work with greater independence and less supervision; and Engineer III employees perform varied engineering tasks independently with minimal supervision. The Engineering Division reviews and approves commercial and residential subdivisions, Preliminary Plans, Site Development Plans, grading permits, building permits, and major projects supporting economic development. The Engineer provides efficient, timely, and realistic solutions to complex engineering issues involving stormwater runoff, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and roads. Work includes increasingly difficult engineering duties related to the design, review, planning, location, construction, maintenance, and operation of residential and commercial land development projects, public buildings, and facilities. The Engineer applies engineering knowledge to help ensure projects comply with applicable grading and construction standards and relevant Federal, State, and County codes. Work is performed within established policies and professional standards and is reviewed by a higher-level engineer or management official through conferences and reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
Valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator’s license.
Engineer II: At least two years of professional engineering experience.
Engineer III: At least four years of professional engineering experience.
Knowledge of applying and using computer technology in engineering analysis.
Knowledge of stormwater management, including Low Impact Site Design techniques, infrastructure code requirements, and accepted practices.
Ability to provide technical guidance to less experienced professional engineers and technical support staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, inspectors, and the public.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and the public, and provide professional-level technical expertise at meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions.
Experience integrating Maryland State Stormwater Management Regulations into development proposals, including road and storm drainage design.
Experience or proficiency with GIS, TR-20, TR-55, HY-8, and HEC-RAS.
Experience designing or reviewing public water and sewer plans, roads, and storm drain plans.
Excellent communication skills and experience interacting with the public, engineers, contractors, and inspectors.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license.

Responsibilities

Review road, storm drain, water, and sewer plans for permits and subdivisions.
Review stormwater management plans, mitigation proposals, and downstream analyses for compliance with County, State, and Federal codes, standards, and regulations.
Review Preliminary Plans, Site Development Plans, subdivision plans, and record plats.
Review grading and building permits.
Review cost estimates associated with Public Works Agreements and grading bonds.
Coordinate reviews with the Office of Planning and Zoning, the Department of Public Works, and other County agencies.
Meet with owners, consultants, developers, and outside agencies.
Evaluate and analyze engineering issues, apply appropriate criteria, exercise professional judgment, resolve problems, and make recommendations.
Respond to and investigate questions, concerns, and requests regarding project design, reviews, and drainage.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and the public, and attend meetings to provide technical expertise.