Senior Engineer - Utility Planning

Salary : $80,172.00 - $155,734.00 Annually Location : Utility Operations, MD Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 08484 Department: Public Works Division: Engineering Opening Date: 05/06/2026 Closing Date: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Position Description This posting will be used to fill a full-time, permanent position in the Engineering Division (Utility Engineering) in the Department of Public Works. This is advanced or lead level engineering work in a specific engineering program area involving water and sewer modeling, water and sewer strategic planning, capital improvement projects, or comparable engineering program specialty. NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK Work requires considerable contact with County employees, officials, engineer consultants, community representatives, developers, contractors, and representatives for regulatory agencies for the purpose of presenting, explaining, and implementing various work projects. Work performed requires extensive knowledge in project management to include overseeing the performance of consultants and contractors, contract agreements, water and sewer planning and operations, strategic planning, construction operations, and other engineering programs requiring a comparable level of knowledge. The scope of work impacts the quality of life in the County through the ability to plan, design, and construct the public infrastructure, which affects the County's growth and expansion of the tax base. Work assignments are received from a higher-level supervisor, but the employee has considerable independence in developing procedures and carrying out the project from design to completion. The guidelines used to perform the work may include Federal, state, and county codes and regulations, engineering texts, and other appropriate references. Some positions involve lead worker responsibility over other professional, technical, or support staff. Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class). Perform water and sewer capacity analyses by using computer hydraulic models to ensure that adequate capacity exists within water distribution and sewer conveyance systems to accommodate proposed subdivisions and commercial development, reviewing and responding to Water and Sewer Master Plan amendment requests, rezoning, and general engineering requests. These analyses will also be used to improve system operation and efficiency for utility operations and provide support for capital projects. Maintain and calibrate the water and sewer computer models using consultant services, field testing programs, and data management to ensure that model simulations are accurate and complete in response to water and sewer capacity requests. Manage multi-year comprehensive water and sewer strategic planning programs being developed through consultant services and in-house staff to develop a framework for the County's water and sewer capital improvement program. Manage and process information and data by developing, updating, and maintaining specific software applications using databases, ESRI ArcPro, and hydraulic modeling software to ensure the processing of water and sewer capacities, wastewater flow reports, and creation of wastewater allocation summaries are coordinated comprehensively and accurately. Develop and implement various applications, e.g. analyzing water and sewer meter data. Make presentations and provide information to county officials, community organizations, citizens, consultants, and contractors on water and sewer flow and capacity concerns. Oversee work of professional, technical, and support staff engaged in water and sewer capacity analysis. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge in understanding of the inter-dependency between land use management issues and the required supporting water and sewer utility infrastructure. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the balance between supporting planned growth objectives of the County versus the cost and technical feasibility and limits of the necessary water and sewer utility infrastructure. Thorough understanding of the goals, objectives, policies, and requirements stipulated in the Water and Sewer Master Plan. Thorough understanding of the functional characteristics and principles governing hydraulic system concepts, formulas, and operations of pump stations, sewer force mains, water transmission and distribution mains, fire hydrants, water treatment plants and water supply wells, and related equipment. Ability to write technical documents, reports, and correspondence. Ability to interpret technical designs, drawings, specifications, and contract documents. Ability to operate a personal computer and use a variety of software applications. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to make effective presentations of technical engineering subjects to a variety of government officials, community groups, and citizens. Ability to work effectively and equitably with people. Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field. Experience: Four (4) or more years technical experience in engineering. Additional Requirements: A valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Note: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance Testing (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Supplemental Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants with the following: 1. Experience in hydraulic modeling of water & sewer utilities. 2. Experience in design & construction of water & sewer utilities including force mains, water mains, and pumping stations. 3. Experience in strategic planning of water and sewer utilities. 4. Knowledge of County design requirements specifically water and wastewater projects. 5. Knowledge of GIS software. 6. Possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) license. • Medical/Health Insurance Plans • BlueChoice Advantage EPO • BlueChoice Advantage PPO • Dental Insurance • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up) • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE) • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO) • Vision Insurance • EyeMed • Employee Life Insurance • Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost. • Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance • Disability Income Insurance • Pension Plan • Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan. • Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan • Direct Deposit • Credit Union • Holidays • Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year • Annual Leave • Less than 3 years - 13 days • 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days • 15 years or more - 26 days • Disability Leave • Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year • Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year • Leave Sharing • Employee Assistance Program • Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care • Flexible Spending Accounts • Dependent Care Reimbursement • Health Care Reimbursement • Voluntary Benefits • Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction • Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider • United Legal Benefits 01 The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. 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