Senior Engineer

Nature and Variety of Work Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Senior Engineer (Engineer III),grade G29 position, in the Stormwater Management Division/Capital Projects Design Section. Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration. About the Position This is a senior level professional engineering and administrative position in the Stormwater Management Division. It involves the application of advanced engineering principles and practices and basic administrative techniques in the development, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of stormwater management drainage systems and flood control facilities. The work performed requires sound professional engineering judgement and responsible project management of budget and schedules. The position performs work in a team environment and has responsibility for training and evaluation of lower-level technical engineering personnel under the general supervision of higher-level engineering or management personnel. This position reports directly to a higher-level engineering supervisor, under the Capital Projects Section Head. About the Agency The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division). Examples of Work • Utilizes the principles and practices of civil engineering, planning, and principles of environmental science related to water resources including stormwater management and drainage conveyance systems. • Reviews and completes evaluations of submitted stormwater management water quality, storm drain, or other drainage systems and flood control design plans and ensures that, for accuracy and consistency, these reviews are being conducted on a timely basis. • Ensures that all designs comply with the latest accepted engineering design standards of the County, State, and Federal regulatory agencies. • Reviews, evaluates, and directs on technical methodology appropriate for hydraulic analysis of water quality, storm drainage, and flood abatement design studies. • Undertakes and keeps on schedule the assigned design projects. Oversees Capital Improvement Projects performed by consultants. • Prepares and coordinates the preparation of feasibility studies, sketches, and preliminary cost estimates for special projects being considered for improvements. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of other governmental agencies, elected officials, the general public, and neighborhood residents. Attends and engages in meetings with multiple stakeholders and represents the Department’s goals and missions. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the engineering field determined by the requirements of the position (e.g., civil, stormwater, hydraulic, hydrologic, environmental, transportation, architectural, mechanical, fire protection, agricultural, agronomy, chemical, industrial,