Engineering Associate I

Salary: $43,852.00 - $50,757.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 02.635 04-26
Department: PERMITS, APPROVALS & INSPECTIONS
Opening Date: 04/06/2026

Pay Schedule I, Grade 23 Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Permits, Approvals & Inspections, Development Management Division.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience 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), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Definition of Responsibility
Under general supervision, performs routine subprofessional engineering, drafting, design, and computational work.
Essential Functions

• Accepts applications to the Development Review Committee (DRC). Organizes and maintains the Accela system, manages physical files and digitizes DRC development applications.
• Compiles development data. Maintains development tracking databases.
• Generates DRC agenda and issues notification to participants.
• Works in the finalization of Right-of-Way (Ra0) and Utility (UA0) agreements for transmission to DPWT.
• Supports the Closeout Coordinator in closing out development projects.
• This requires a working knowledge of the Phase III close-out process.
• Performs routine drafting and computational work.
• Lays out and inks construction drawings and plats.
• Performs elementary design work in the preparation of plans and specifications for public works projects.
• Operates computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans, and projects.
• Interprets construction plans and deeds.
• Compiles information for preparation and computation of right-of-way plats.
• Draws right-of-way plats.
• Plots templates on cross sections to determine right-of-way, earth quantities, and drainage traps.
• Prepares legal metes and bounds descriptions, prepares drawings and reports for use in condemnation cases.
• Designs and computes super-elevations and vertical grades.
• Computes engineering costs estimates. Participates in road studies and field investigations.
• Computes data used in determining control points and direction of survey parties. Interprets and plots data obtained by field survey parties.
• Assists engineers in survey issues.
• Plots property outlines from drawings and deed descriptions.
• Performs title searches and prepares legal metes and bounds descriptions.
• Prepares maps, drawings, and signs.

Example of 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
Required Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

Plus

Four 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.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
Knowledge of drafting materials, instruments, and techniques. Knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and the use of logarithms. Knowledge of the use of the Double Meridian Distance Method.

Ability to perform drafting, computational, and design work. Ability to solve drafting and computational problems. Ability to follow oral and written directions. Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment used to perform drafting and design work.

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. 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 Associate I
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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 including travel to various work sites.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
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

Do you have experience reviewing and processes development applications, site plans, and permits (such as DRC - Development Review Committee applications) to ensure compliance with zoning and engineering standards?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your experience. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.
03

Do you have experience organizing and maintaining development tracking databases using systems like Accela?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your experience. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.
05

Do you have experience computing engineering cost estimates?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your experience. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.
Required Question