Engineering Supervisor

The hiring salary range is $90,122.18 - $
annually, commensurate with experience.

Open until filled with a best consideration date of December 8, 2026. This
posting may close without notice.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking
Engineering Supervisor
to lead civil engineering efforts within the Infrastructure Management division. This is an opportunity for an engineering professional to combine technical expertise with leadership, overseeing projects that directly impact the quality of life of Charles County residents. The successful candidate will supervise civil engineering activities, guide project development and design, and help deliver practical, sustainable infrastructure solutions that meet the County’s evolving needs.

Responsibilities include overseeing the residential drainage improvement program, water resources management initiatives, and water and sewer infrastructure upgrades. The Engineering Supervisor will lead a dynamic team and apply sound engineering principles, technical judgment, and innovative problem-solving to address complex infrastructure challenges and community priorities.

• Responsible for supervision of engineering staff, management of specialized engineering work in an assigned functional area.
• Supervises engineering staff: assigns and reviews work, and takes actions to adjust work, staffing and operations to meet requirements. Selects, trains and evaluates staff, and takes appropriate actions to improve performance when necessary. Initiates actions regarding hiring, transfer, promotion, payroll, leave, performance and other personnel actions. Monitor staff functions and initiate appropriate corrective actions as necessary.
• Develops, reviews and evaluates studies, reports, request for proposals, and makes recommendations or takes appropriate actions. Makes recommendations on budget expenditures and policy documents.
• Applies various specialized analysis as appropriate to projects to discern relevant issues and facts and formulate appropriate recommendations.
• Meets with parties involved to discuss and clarify issues and explain requirements; advises and assists parties on how to achieve compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Is responsible for consistent performance of staff in interpretation of policy and code. Ensures staff maintenance of project files and records and preparation of related reports including graphic materials, maps and other illustrative materials as necessary.
• Coordinates studies and projects with other division functions and departments as necessary; makes referrals and follows through on actions with agencies as necessary. Serves as final authority in decisions regarding specific project or case management decisions.
• Attends meetings with county staff, consulting engineers, developers, contractors, and public regarding County requirements applicable to projects, and to discuss and resolve problems and issues arising during the process.
• Develops policy and procedure for the division, provides policy direction to staff, and develops and manages project budget.
• Responds to inquiries from public, developers, engineers, and contractors regarding procedures and compliance issues. Represents the County on a regional or state-wide basis and makes presentations before the various boards and commissions.
• Performs field visits and site inspections when necessary.
• Serves on boards, committees and work groups as assigned and provides technical support and assistance as needed.
• Assists in formulating and implementing engineering design and construction projects or policies.
• May manage,…