Engineer - Watershed Restoration

Pay

Schedule:

I, Grade 27, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

Department:
Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Watershed Restoration Section.

• Under close supervision, performs routine professional engineering work.
• Assists in the feasibility assessment, design, technical review and project management of capital environmental, water resource and stormwater engineering projects, including drafting plans, determining right-of-way requirements, writing special provisions, preparing construction estimates, reviewing consultant design plans, and grading plans.
• Assists in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer‑aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.
• Assists in operating computers to conduct hydraulic/hydrologic analyses of watersheds and natural waterway systems by performing technical computations and computer modeling and other engineering related studies.
• Performs field inspections and investigations of watershed/waterway restoration projects such as water quality improvement BMPs, outfall restoration, stormwater management facilities and floodplain/stream, wetland creation.
• Investigates complaints from the public regarding natural waterway systems and engineering matters.
• Assists in the preparation of engineering reports and technical studies.

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.

• Provides advice, consultation, and technical assistance to the public, architects, contractors and other engineers.
• 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, water resources engineering, hydrology, stormwater management, storm drain design, watershed/water quality planning, and/or applied environmental projects such as stormwater management design, wetland restoration, and stormwater treatment Best Management Practices.

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.

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, 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 licenses, certifications, and education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

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. ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

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.

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.