Public Service Engineer Series

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Service Commission is recruiting for a Public Service Engineer position. There are two levels a IV and a III and you are permitted to apply to either or both as your experience dictates. The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) is an independent agency tasked with regulating public utilities and certain passenger transportation services operating within the state. Its mandate is to ensure that Maryland residents and businesses have access to safe, reliable, and economically priced services, while also advancing the state’s clean energy goals and protecting the public interest. The Commission’s regulatory authority extends across a broad range of sectors, including electric and gas utilities, telecommunications providers, water and sewerage companies, and certain transportation carriers. The Commission is empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1) rate adjustments; (2) applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3) applications to modify the type or scope of service; (4) approval of issuance of securities; (5) promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6) quality of utility and common carrier service. Candidate should submit a resume with the application; a cover letter is not required but encouraged. Candidate will need to provide a copy of their degree and transcript if called for interview. To be considered for this position a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications, selective qualifications, and the limitation on selection. GRADE 19 LOCATION OF POSITION 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to perform the inspection, testing, and evaluation of the facilities and services provided by utility companies under the Commissions's jusridiction and provide rate case testimony to the Commission on utility engineering related matters. The Maryland Public Service Commission is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Pipeline Safety Engineer (Public Service Engineer IV) within its Engineering Division. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety, reliability, and regulatory oversight of Maryland’s critical energy infrastructure. The successful candidate will be a proactive, analytical, and an adaptable self-starter with a strong sense of professional responsibility. Superior time management, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential. The Public Service Engineer IV plays a vital role in monitoring, evaluating, and enforcing regulatory compliance across gas utility distribution systems and hazardous liquid pipelines operating within the state. The position requires both technical expertise and sound judgment to promote public safety and support the Commission’s regulatory mission. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about public service, thrives in a dynamic regulatory environment, and possesses a strong foundation in pipeline operations, safety standards, and utility oversight. Core responsibilities include reviewing pipeline operator programs and records, performing field audits and inspections, evaluating construction and maintenance proposals, investigating complaints, and preparing clear, concise reports and expert testimony to support the Commission’s regulatory objectives. The successful candidate will be comfortable conducting both office-based analytical work and field-based inspections and will serve as an expert technical resource on matters of public safety and infrastructure resilience. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to effectively convey technical findings, regulatory interpretations, and policy recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

PUBLIC SERVICE ENGINEER IV Experience: Six years of experience, two years of engineering experience conducting inspections, tests, investigations and evaluations of physical facilities used by public utility companies in the production and distribution of products and services and four years of additional professional engineering experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and two years of engineering experience conducting inspections, tests, investigations and evaluations of physical facilities used by public utility companies in the production and distribution of products and services for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute professional engineering experience other than as defined above at the rate of two years for each one year of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering classifications or Engineering specialty codes in the Environmental field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
PUBLIC SERVICE ENGINEER III Experience: Five years of experience, one year of engineering experience conducting inspections, tests, investigations and evaluations of physical facilities used by public utility companies in the production and distribution of products and services and four years of additional professional engineering experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of engineering experience conducting inspections, tests, investigations and evaluations of physical facilities used by public utility companies in the production and distribution of products and services for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute professional engineering experience other than as defined above at the rate of two years for each one year of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering classifications or Engineering specialty codes in the Environmental field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
This recruitment is limited to Maryland state residents.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Experience conducting compliance inspections (applying regulations)
Ability to travel within the state to site locations (utility locations); Travel to state emergency operations center during emergencies

Nice To Haves

Public speaking (provide testimony as an expert witness)
Writing skills (produce technical reports, written testimony, regulatory filings) – differentiating factor that will be assessed
Analytical skills (performing analysis, research – quantitative skills, maintaining and reviewing databases, Microsoft Office Suite tools)
Knowledge of distributed energy resources or electric transmission and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed technical reviews of gas pipeline and hazardous liquids operators’ operations and maintenance programs to assess compliance with federal and state pipeline safety regulations.
Analyze pipeline operator records, documentation, and data to verify adherence to required safety standards and regulatory mandates.
Lead and participate in on-site inspections and field audits of pipeline systems, verifying operational practices, safety procedures, and emergency preparedness.
Evaluate pipeline construction projects, upgrades, and maintenance proposals to ensure technical soundness, regulatory compliance, and public safety.
Investigate complaints from the public and stakeholders regarding pipeline operations, working to resolve concerns and identify areas for improvement.
Prepare and deliver written reports, regulatory filings, and expert testimony related to pipeline safety and compliance issues.
Work closely with other divisions within the Commission, including Legal and Policy units, to support investigations and inform regulatory proceedings.
Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting cross-functional engineering initiatives and providing technical input on emerging energy technologies and risks.