Engineer - Highway Design

Pay Schedule

Grade I, Grade 27, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week

Under close supervision, performs routine professional engineering under the guidance of a licensed engineer, work including, but not limited to the following:

• Improves the engineered infrastructure for Baltimore County working with teams of engineers in Highway Design.
• Assists in the feasibility assessment, design, technical review and project management of capital geometric highways design, potable water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, flooding and green infrastructure engineering projects, including drafting of plans, determination of right‑of‑way requirements, writing of special provisions, preparation of construction estimates, review of consultant design plans, and grading plans.
• Assists in the performance of GIS work and computer assisted drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.
• Assists in the preparation of engineering reports and technical studies.
• Prepares, submits, and/or assists consultants with applications for various permits required for capital improvement projects.
• Participates in meetings with consultants, contractors, suppliers, citizens, and others.
• Prepares correspondence related to projects.
• Meets with field personnel on site.
• Works with citizens and community groups to resolve complaints concerning water, sewer or stormwater, flooding and green-infrastructure projects.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering or possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America.

College coursework, internships and/or work experience in civil, environmental or mechanical engineering.

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.

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

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