Engineer III - Sewer Design

Salary: $85,941.00 - $133,890.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 02.407 05-2026 ENG
Department: PUBLIC WORKS: ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

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

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

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

Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification 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 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) 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 professional engineering projects. Manages multiple major capital improvement projects. Manages a major departmental engineering program.

• Serves as project engineer for various engineering projects, including but not limited to sewer and water design sections with a specialization in pumping stations and force mains
• Supervises or leads professional and subprofessional personnel.
• Resolves design problems, prepares and reviews correspondence relating to projects, and coordinates projects with outside agencies.
• Reviews and approves plans and specifications for sanitary sewer and water facilities and systems.
• Operates and/or oversees the operation of computers used in the development of capital projects, including GIS and computer-aided drafting and design.
• Operates and/or supervises the operation of computers to conduct various engineering-related studies and to solve technical design problems.
• Serves as project engineer for consultant-designed projects.
• Analyzes consultants' proposals, reviews consultant designs, and prepares consulting agreements.
• Reviews developer drawings for compliance with Baltimore County standards for any changes to public infrastructure.
• Reviews the work of developers' projects, a group of public works inspectors, and the work of professional environmental specialists.
• Prepares and reviews stormwater management plans, sediment control plans, and other environmental reports.
• Participates in and conducts public meetings and hearings.
• Investigates complaints, responds to inquiries, meets with the public, and prepares and supervises the preparation of resulting correspondence.
• Assists in the preparation of capital improvement budgets and programs.
• Coordinate with other County and outside agencies
• Provides project management (review and design) for various engineering (in-house design and consultant design) projects within the Sewer Design Section with a specialization in pumping stations and force mains.
• Coordinates with other County agencies as well as outside agencies such as the State Highway Administration, Maryland Department of the Environment, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Baltimore City.
• Performs investigations on pumping station operations.
• Review pumping station operational data.
• Performs technical reviews on new pumping station equipment.
• Develop and run Baltimore County asset management program and model for sewer and water vertical assets such as pumping stations.
• Identify and develop projects based on available budget and prioritization of the vertical assets.
• Data collection, data QA/QC and management processes for developing asset management program.

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

at least four years' current 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' current field or office engineering experience.
Licenses 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.

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.

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 - Sewer Design
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
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 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

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

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

02

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. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your application

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

03

Select the choice that best describes your combination of education and experience.

• Master's degree in engineering, plus two or more years of field or office engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, plus four or more years of field or office engineering experience.
• 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.
• I do not have any of the above described combinations of education and experience.

04

Do you have engineering experience in one or more of the following areas? Select all that apply.

• Gravity Sewers
• Pipeline Rehabilitation
• Low Pressure Sewers
• Pipeline Installation
• I do not have any engineering experience as listed above.

05

Do you have work experience assessing the condition of existing pumping stations or designing new pumping stations or pumping station upgrades?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have work experience assessing the condition of existing force mains or designing new force mains or repairs to existing force mains?

• Yes
• No

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, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government

08

The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

Required Question