Engineer III - Storm Drainage and Floodplain Management

Salary: $85,941.00 - $133,890.00 Annually
Location : Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 02.407 09-2026 ENG
Department: PUBLIC WORKS: ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Opening Date: 09/29/2026

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 4M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Engineering and Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, serves as a project engineer for various storm water drainage and floodplains management projects.

Provides advanced-level engineering project management for Storm Drainage and Floodplains Management Section within the Bureau of Engineering & Construction for the Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) while relying on a solid background in land development engineering and/or development permitting review. These projects include sustainable drainage projects to reduce flooding and alleviate strain on existing storm water conveyances. Work includes management of design through construction of projects via supervision of in-house and consultant engineers and contractors.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates all aspects of assigned storm drainage engineering projects from planning through construction including: development of procurement documentation for advertisement, technical evaluation of proposals for designs, coordination with Real Estate Compliance for right of way and/or easement acquisition, facilitating community communications and public meetings, review and approval of outsourced or internally prepared plans, computations and specifications for assigned projects.
• Assists in the annual preparation of capital improvement budgets and programs.
• Directs or leads professional and support staff within the section.
• Resolves design issues, prepares and reviews correspondence relating to projects, and coordinates projects with external agencies.
• Reviews and approves plans and specifications for storm drainage infrastructure.
• Utilizes computer software programs in the development of capital projects, including GIS and computer-aided drafting and design (AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Conducts and/or directs professional and support staff in conducting various engineering-related studies and to solve technical design problems.
• Serves as project engineer for consultant-designed projects.
• Reviews and approves scope and fees of consultant proposals, reviews design milestone submissions and prepares consulting agreements.
• Monitors budgets and schedules of assigned projects and approves consultant invoices for work completed.
• In conjunction with other County offices, reviews and comments on development plans and reports with respect to conformance of requisite County standards and construction details.
• Reviews storm water management, storm drain and sediment control plans and computations and other environmental reports.
• Ensures all necessary permits and regulatory approvals are acquired prior to construction of projects.
• Coordinates necessary utility relocations with impacted stakeholder(s) (i.e. BGE, Verizon, Comcast, etc.)
• Facilitates o participates in community meetings and public hearings for the Department.
• Investigates and responds to resident complaints regarding County green/sustainable infrastructure,
• Meets with the public and other agencies and prepares or oversees the preparation of resulting correspondence or meeting summaries.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES
May act as a spokesperson in right-of-way condemnation cases or act as a witness in other judicial proceedings. Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: 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.

Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering
plus
Four years' field or office engineering experience.

Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.
OR
Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America, plus four years' field or office engineering experience.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
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.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
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.

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Engineer III, Storm Drainage and Floodplain Management

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Conditions of Employment

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
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.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites. (optional statement based on work)

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.