Engineer III - Highway Design

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 4M

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.  All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. 

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
 
Under general supervision, serves as a project manager for various professional engineering and major capital improvement projects.
 
Provides advanced level engineering project management for the Highway Design and
Special Projects section within the Bureau of Engineering & Construction for the Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T). These projects include County roadway capital improvements, implementation of multi-modal connectivity projects, which enhance roadway safety and pedestrian/transit access, bridge replacement/rehabilitation and improvements of State/County intersections. Work includes management of preliminary design through construction of projects via supervision of in-house and consultant engineers and contractors.  
 
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
 

• Coordinates all aspects of assigned major transportation related engineering projects from planning through construction including: development of procurement documentation for advertisement, technical evaluation of proposals for designs, coordination with Real Estate Compliance for right of way and/or easement acquisition, facilitating community communications and public meetings, review and approval of outsourced or internally prepared plans, computations and specifications for assigned projects. 
• Assists in the annual preparation of capital improvement budgets and programs.
• Directs or leads professional and support staff within the section.
• Resolves design issues, prepares and reviews correspondence relating to projects, and coordinates projects with external agencies. 
• Reviews and approves plans and specifications for roads/alleys, sidewalk, bridges and storm drains.
• Operates and/or oversees the operation of computers used in the development of capital projects, including GIS and computer aided drafting and design. 
• Operates and/or supervises the operation of computers to conduct various engineering related studies and to solve technical design problems.
• Serves as project manager for consultant designed projects. 
• Reviews and approves scope and fees of consultant proposals, reviews design milestone submissions and prepares consulting agreements. 
• Monitors budgets and schedules of assigned projects and approves consultant invoices for work completed.
• In conjunction with other County offices, reviews and comments on development plans and reports with respect to conformance of requisite County standards and construction details.
• Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of a group of public works inspectors.
• Reviews storm water management, storm drain and sediment control plans and computations and other environmental reports. 
• Ensures all necessary permits and regulatory approvals are acquired prior to construction of projects. 
• Coordinates necessary utility relocations with impacted stakeholder(s) (i.e. BGE, Verizon, Comcast, etc.).
• Facilitates or participates in community meetings and public hearings for the Department. 
• Investigates and responds to resident complaints regarding County roadways, meets with the public and other agencies and prepares or oversees the preparation of resulting correspondence or meeting summaries.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

• May act as a spokesperson in right of way condemnation cases or act as a witness in other judicial proceedings. 
• Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
 
PLUS

Four years' current field or office engineering experience.
 
Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

OR

Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America, plus four years' current field or office engineering experience.


Licenses and Certificates
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.

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) 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.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN:  Engineer III - Highway Design
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204


EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.  Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. 

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Salary : $81,802 - $127,441