Engineer I- Department of Public Works

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About the Role

An Engineer I prepares and reviews engineering plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates. This role may involve overseeing the work of drafting, sub-professional engineering, and other personnel. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical supervisor and work a conventional workweek in an office setting under normal working conditions with minimal physical exertion.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,588 - $125,740 annually
Hiring Salary Range: $75,588 – $102,164 annually

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• Optional life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness programs, support groups, and workshops

Learn more about our benefits: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Requirements

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Education: Have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Equivalency Note: A Master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for the Bachelor’s of Science degree in engineering.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Some positions may require one or more of the following:
  • Engineer-In-Training certificate from the State of Maryland
  • Engineering Technologist certification from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
  • Current licensure as a Professional Engineer issued by the Maryland State Board of Professional Engineers or equivalent out-of-state license
  • Valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver's license or equivalent, and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions of trust will be required to authorize release of criminal conviction information and may be subject to a background check and/or fingerprinting.

Skills

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices
• Ability to prepare technical reports and conduct engineering investigations
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, consultants, and developers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret City engineering standards, policies, technical requirements, and codes

Additional Information

• All persons selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probationary period.
• Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months.
• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution; foreign credentials must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency (www.naces.org).
• Candidates indicating minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list based on their application. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.