Climate Change Design Manager

General Role Description

MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven Remediation Engineer to join the MPA Office of Environment, Safety and Sustainability (OESS). The primary purpose of this role is to serve as the Climate Change Design Manager within OESS, responsible for leading and managing large, complex, and multi‑disciplinary engineering projects and programs of major scope and importance related to remediation, climate resilience, decarbonization, and sustainable infrastructure from concept through completion.

• Oversees multiple concurrent engineering projects, ensuring delivery within established scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Oversees multiple disciplines with site wide remediation, civil/site design, storm water management design, seal level rise resiliency, emission reduction controls, and infrastructure and energy efficiency.
• Identifies, establishes, and resolves engineering and technical design criteria and issues to complex climate resilience, energy efficiency, and emission reduction projects that threaten human health and the environment.
• Oversees an engineering team that develops agency‑wide engineering solutions for the Climate Solutions Now Act 2022, including establishing and implementing engineering solutions for emission reduction; establishing engineering solutions for reduction of energy consumption and designing alternative fuel options for the agency.

• Possession of a Maryland Professional Engineer license in the appropriate option is required. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.
• One (1) year of experience managing engineering projects as a licensed professional engineer.
• Ability to navigate active construction sites and industrial areas, including walking and driving on uneven surfaces or rough terrain, climbing ladders, and being exposed to extreme temperatures and/or inclement weather.
• Valid driver's license in Maryland and willingness to operate a motor vehicle as required.
• Availability to acquire a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) for unescorted access to MDOT ports and facilities.

• Employees may be subject to emergency recall 24 hours a day and may be required to maintain a reliable communication link (telephone) for emergency call‑back requirements.
• Applicants may be subject to a background investigation under federal or state laws and regulations.

• A minimum of 11 paid holidays and 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), with prorated amounts based on start date.
• Access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, and excellent health, dental, and vision plans.
• High‑quality boots provided at no cost with annual replacement covered.
• Continuing training and development provided by MPA.
• Tuition reimbursement and no‑cost, no‑debt employee development programs per MPA policy.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MPA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.