Salary : $85,937.00 - $137,907.00 Annually
Location : 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Department: Department of Transportation
Division: DOT 50 Development Review
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the PositionPlease note: The salary range below represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be as follows, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.- Engineer II, Grade 22: $75,666 - $119,215
- Engineer III, Grade 25: $85,937 - $134,923
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Engineer to join the Transportation Policy/Development Review Section. This position supports MCDOT's mission to move people and connect places through safe, efficient, and multimodal transportation choices. The Engineer will review development-related plans and proposals, including storm drain designs consistent with the County's Drainage Design Criteria, sight distance evaluations, and compliance with Master Plan recommendations. The ideal candidate will provide clear, code-based comments grounded in established guidelines, policies, and proven past practices. Working collaboratively with developers and project teams, the Engineer will help advance Montgomery County's goals for multimodal, sustainable, and well-integrated development.
What You'll Be DoingThis role is vital to the County because it reviews private and public projects within the County to ensure they meet the County's transportation codes, policies, and guidelines. Employee will be responsible for providing independent project oversight and coordination as a member of the department's Development Review Team, and is expected to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other professional and paraprofessional employees.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Representing the Department in meetings with other government agencies and the private development community on issues related to proposed residential and commercial developments.
- Preparing for and leading the discussion of assigned projects with the Executive Branch and other Montgomery County agencies for subdivision review meetings.
- Conducting detailed reviews and processing of subdivision plans and supporting documentation, including MCDOT review fee applications, sight distances evaluations, storm drain capacity and impact analyses, Roadway Design, Traffic Impact Studies, pedestrian and bicycle mobility assessments, truck circulation and turning analyses, and protected intersection circulation.
- Ensure compliance with Montgomery County codes, policies, and engineering standards, and verify the completeness, technical accuracy, and acceptability of development applications.
- Gain proficiency in the County's development review process to educate and defend the process and decisions within the process with public and private stakeholders.
- Determining required improvements within County-maintained rights-of-way and easements; evaluating the suitability of requested waivers and/or Design Exceptions.
- Evaluating the suitability of requests for Development Impact Tax credits; coordinating with other MCDOT Divisions.
- Approve and process the requests for Transportation Impact Tax credits.
- Prepare and distribute comprehensive plan review letters within established review timelines, providing clear technical comments and recommendations on subdivision applications, Traffic Impact Studies, and transportation-related development proposals.
- Maintain complete and accurate electronic project records to support project tracking, regulatory compliance, and efficient document management.
- Review and provide technical recommendations on Master Plan documents to ensure consistency with County transportation policies, long-range planning goals, and engineering standards.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
Offsite Work
:The candidate must be able to work off-site occasionally.
Minimum QualificationsIf filled at the Engineer II level:- Experience: One (1) year of experience in an engineering field appropriate to the assigned position, such as Transportation, Civil, or Traffic Engineering.
- Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation, Civil and/or Traffic Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.
- Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.
If filled at the Engineer III level:- Experience: Three (3) years of experience in an engineering field appropriate to the assigned position, such as Transportation, Civil, or Traffic Engineering.
- Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation, Civil and/or Traffic Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.
- Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.
ALL LEVELS - License: This position requires possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence or the ability to perform work at locations outside of the office.
Medical Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a limited physical examination and drug screening.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:- The ability to prepare and review roadway design and construction plans.
- The ability to prepare and review storm drain/stormwater systems plans.
- Strong technical writing skills demonstrated through the preparation of detailed plan review letters and engineering comments.
- Coordination of interdisciplinary teams to lead meetings and complete projects with defined timelines.
- Collaboration with external partners to advance projects or programs to overcome challenges.
- Negotiation with internal or external stakeholders to make decisions with budgetary or policy implications.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Leave BenefitsOur generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement BenefitsAll permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan ForgivenessMontgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit BenefitCounty employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care CostsWorking for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee WellbeingWe deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.
Montgomery County Benefits01
What is your highest level of completed education? - N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
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How many years of experience do you have in an engineering field appropriate to the assigned position, such as Transportation, Civil, or Traffic Engineering? - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- 1 Year of Experience
- 2 Years of Experience
- 3 Years of Experience
- 4 Years of Experience
- 5+ Years of Experience
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Do you have a degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Traffic Engineering, OR at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering, OR are you Registered as a Professional Engineer? 
