Engineer II; N15

The Annapolis Department of Public Works is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents by designing, building, and maintaining essential public infrastructure. Our mission is to provide safe drinking water, effective wastewater conveyance, comprehensive stormwater management programs, and safe traffic networks with courtesy and professionalism. We are at the forefront of the City’s most ambitious infrastructure and resiliency projects, ensuring that our community remains a safe and thriving place to live and work.

As part of a progressive career ladder, the Engineer II performs professional and technical general civil engineering work. This engineering series is responsible for the design, permitting, and construction oversight of public infrastructure, requiring a balance of office‑based analysis and field‑based inspections performed with a high degree of precision and professionalism.

The Engineer II performs intermediate to advanced technical work with minimal oversight. This role supports and may lead complex projects, providing technical support and coordinating with junior staff. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate significant technical proficiency and independent judgment while executing a diverse range of engineering projects and public infrastructure improvements.

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The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this job description are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all the job duties of all positions in the job classification. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.)

• Manages and oversees capital improvement projects (CIP) from planning through closeout, developing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Develops concept designs and participates in the evaluation of project proposals, cost estimates, and bidding.
• Manages the preparation of detailed specifications and plans for infrastructure projects.
• Researches, applies for, and manages grants for assigned capital projects.

• Provides technical oversight of construction activities, resolves field conflicts, and reviews contractor submittals.
• Reviews and approves Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plans and coordinates road closures or detours.
• Manages the review process for private development applications, assessing site plans for drainage, utility connectivity, and traffic safety; ensures all proposed public infrastructure within the right‑of‑way meets City standards and specifications.
• Provides technical expertise to DPW departments to maintain roadways, sidewalks, and utility systems.

• Integrates public needs into designs by working with community representatives and resolving complex complaints.
• Performs modeling and data analysis to support long‑range planning and decision‑making.
• Participates in asset management and condition assessment programs.
• Provides technical guidance, work review, and mentorship to Engineer I staff or technicians.

• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with colleagues, contractors, other agencies, and the public.
• Communication:
  Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Public Relations:
  Ability to deal effectively and professionally with the public.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Proficiency in computer skills relevant to engineering tasks.
• Professional Ethics:
  Demonstrated good engineering judgment and adherence to professional standards.

• Municipal Engineering:
  Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and methods applicable to a municipal setting, including planning, design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of public works programs.
• Surveying & Environment:
  Solid knowledge of land surveying principles and…