Engineering Program Manager (Highway Design)

Salary: $71,975.00 - $78,646.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 02.639 06-26 ENG
Department: PUBLIC WORKS: ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Opening Date: 05/06/2026

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Engineering and Construction, Highway Design and Special Projects Section.

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 MUST 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, plans, coordinates, and manages a major departmental engineering or related program.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Manages professional and subprofessional engineers and technical staff
• Develops and implements program policies
• Coordinates work with other agencies and departments.
• Administers major capital improvement construction contracts related to highway design and traffic calming practices.
• Project management (review and design) for various engineering (in-house design and consultant) projects within the Highway Design and Special Projects section.
• Coordinates with Public Works Inspectors and construction management
• Coordinates work between contractors, consultants, the County, and local government agencies.
• Performs field inspections
• Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities
• Works with Purchasing to determine requirements for contracts, active in the bidding and awarding or contracts
• Assist with planning the budget for future fiscal years
• Coordinates and conducts community meetings
• Investigates complaints, meets with the public and others, and prepares and supervises the preparation of resulting correspondence.

Examples of Other Duties:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma
plus
Twelve years' subprofessional engineering experience.
(Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required experience.)
OR
Possession of a certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of highway design best practices and traffic calming preferred.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage an engineering program.
• Ability to supervise professional engineering, subprofessional engineering, technical, and clerical staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff, external vendors, elected officials, and communities.

Proof of License and Certificates:
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.

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. (;br>
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Engineering Program Manager (Traffic Calming Design Manger)
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.

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.
Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities. Duties may include field inspections and travel to various
work sites.

Employment Background Investigation:
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

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.
01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

Choose the option that best describes your education and experience related to subprofessional engineering:

• High School diploma or appropriate equivalent and at least 12 years of subprofessional engineering experience
• Associate's degree and at least 10 years subprofessional engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years subprofessional engineering experience
• Master's degree and at least 6 years subprofessional engineering experience
• Possession of a certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland
• I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience

04

Provide name of the employer(s) and dates(s) you cited in the previous question. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application.If you chose "I do not have any of the above combinations" previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
05

The work of the classification is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

06

Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the application section as required.

• Commercial Driver's License, equivalent to a Class A Maryland Driver's License
• Commercial Driver's License, equivalent to a Class B Maryland Driver's License
• Commercial Driver's License, equivalent to a Class C Maryland Driver's License
• Non-Commercial Driver's License, equivalent to a Non-Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License
• Provisional Driver's License
• Learners Permit Drivers License
• I do not have a Driver's License

07

Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions.

• Yes
• No

Required Question