Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time, permanent Engineer III position in the Office of Inspections and Permits.
The Engineering Division is responsible for the review and approval of commercial and residential subdivisions, Preliminary Plans, Site Development Plans, grading permits, building permits, and major projects that support economic development. This position is responsible for providing efficient, timely, and realistic solutions to complex engineering issues related to stormwater runoff, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and roads in a fast-paced environment.
The Engineering III position is a full performance level of professional engineering work. At the Engineer III level, the employee is expected to perform a variety of civil engineering tasks independently and with minimal supervision.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Work involves responsibility for performing increasingly more difficult engineering duties associated with the planning, location, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of residential, commercial, and public buildings and facilities. Work involves the application of thorough engineering knowledge to ensure assigned projects comply with applicable building and construction industry standards, Federal, State, and County codes relative to the area of assignment.
Work is performed within established policies and professional standards and is reviewed through conferences and reports for adherence to schedules and standards applicable to the assignment by the higher-level engineer or management official.
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in this class).
Reviews road and storm drain plans, and water and sewer plans for permits and subdivisions.
Reviews stormwater management plans, mitigation proposals, and downstream analyses for conformance to County, State, and Federal codes, standards, and regulations.
Reviews Preliminary and Site Development Plans.
Review subdivision plans and record plans.
Reviews grading and building permits.
Reviews cost estimates associated with Public Works Agreements and grading bonds.
Coordinates reviews with the Office of Planning and Zoning, Department of Public Works, and other county agencies.
Meets with owners, consultants, developers, and outside agencies.
Performs engineering work requiring independent evaluation and analysis of issues and the exercise of judgment, education, and experience to select and apply criteria to resolve problems and make recommendations.
Responds to and investigates project design, review, and drainage questions, concerns, and requests.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the application and use of computer technology to related engineering analysis.
Knowledge of stormwater management including Low Impact Site Design techniques and infrastructure code requirements and accepted practices.
Ability to provide technical guidance to less experienced professional engineers and technical support staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with colleagues, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, inspectors, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and the public, and attend meetings, to provide professional-level technical expertise.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field.
Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience in professional engineering work; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
1. Familiarity with the design of residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions with experience in the following areas:
2. Integrating the Maryland State Stormwater Management Regulations into development proposals, including the design of roads and storm drainage
3. Experience using the following applications: GIS, TR-20, TR-55, HY-8, HEC-RAS
4. Design or review of public water and sewer plans and roads and storm drain plans.
5. Excellent communication skills with experience interacting with the public, engineers, contractors, and inspectors.
6. Possessing a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Holidays
Annual Leave
Disability Leave
Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
Leave Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Benefits