Salary: $71,472.76 - $133,805.07 Annually
Location : MD 20646, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: PGM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAG
Opening Date: 04/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Summary
Open until filled with a best consideration date of May 14, 2026. This recruitment may close without notice.
This position will be filled at the Engineer I, II, or III level.

The level and salary offered will be dependent upon education and experience.

The hiring salary range for Engineer I is $71,472.76 - $115,785.93.

The hiring salary range for Engineer II is $76,883.35 - $124,469.84.

The hiring salary range for Engineer III is $82,595.71 - $133,805.07.

Charles County is seeking skilled and motivated Civil Engineers to join our Department of Planning and Growth Management team. This position plays a key role in development review of water and sewer, stormwater, and transportation projects that directly impact the quality of life for our residents. The ideal candidate is committed to public service, has strong technical skills and expertise, and can effectively manage multiple projects

Engineer will review and evaluate projects for compliance with regulations, conduct site visits, and prepare reports. This position requires effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, including the public, developers, and other governmental agencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews and evaluates projects for conformance with County ordinances, policies and procedures, engineering regulations, development and subdivision requirements, standard specification and detail conformance and other areas as assigned.
• Manages utility construction permits, including review and permit issuance.
• 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.
• Uses various specialized analysis including grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, flood plain management, road, water, and sewer analysis as appropriate to projects to discern relevant issues and facts and formulate appropriate recommendations.
• Assists in formulating and implementing long range, comprehensive engineering projects or policies, and updating applicable ordinances, specification and details.
• Maintains project files and records and prepares related reports including graphic materials, maps, and other illustrative materials as necessary; submits study reports and recommendations for review and presentation to various boards and committees.
• Coordinates reviews, studies and projects with other divisions and departments as necessary; makes referrals and follows through on actions with agencies, as necessary.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, developers, engineers, landowners, attorneys and others involved in infrastructure regarding procedures, compliance issues and related matters.
• Performs field visits and site inspections, as necessary.
• Serves on committees and work groups as assigned, providing technical support and assistance.
• Compiles and disseminates information on engineering related matters to the public.
• Manages contracts, grants, writing proposals for awards, scope of work and implementation.
• Reviews special exception and variance requests for compliance to regulations, engineering principles, and engineering standards of care.
• Administers long range comprehensive engineering projects or policies.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:

Engineer I- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Engineer II- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and three years of related engineering work experience.

Engineer III- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering work experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid driver's license.

Engineer I- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Engineer II- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification required.

Engineer III- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification required. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Work is subject to interruptions and inflexible deadlines.

May be required to work some evenings and weekends to coincide with project schedules and/ or public information meetings.

This position is required to receive climate competency training level 2.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of civil engineering as applied to grading, storm drainage, flood plain management, stormwater management, roads, water and sewer and related activities.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering software programs.
• Knowledge of manuals, such as AASHTO, MIJTCD. SHA Book of Standards. SHA Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials etc.
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to Perform technically sound engineering and related studies and formulate appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to determine specific tasks and assignments to be performed, independently handling new, unusual problems and deviations encountered in the work.
• Ability to conduct onsite inspections.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable ordinances, rules, regulations, standard specifications and details to varied engineering and related situations.
• Ability to develop and interpret engineering design and construction policies.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare related reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including assisting public presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work, including internal and external customers.
• Ability to carry out assignments, follow through on matters, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.

Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary with frequent periods of moderate physical activity and is performed in office and field surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; feel the size, shape and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.

Department/Division: Planning and Growth Management/Infrastructure Management

Pay Grade: 115-117

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports to: Engineering Supervisor - Development Review

Supervises: None
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BENEFITS SUMMARY
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Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account
Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month. Retiree Health Insurance New hires who elect health insurance coverage with County Government are enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA). This coverage allows employees to pay health insurance premiums and other medical expenses following retirement or separation from employment.

Life Insurance
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave
• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules
• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2025
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The hiring salary range for this position is $71,472.76 - $133,805.07 annually, commensurate with experience. Salary will be determined for the selected candidate based on related experience and other factors. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring salary range for this position.

• I acknowledge this is the hiring salary range for this position.

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The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.).According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

• I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

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Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?

• Yes
• No

Required Question