Senior Engineer (Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Construction Engineer), Grade 27
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County, MD
Location: Silver Spring, MD 20902
Description:
Salary : $88,406.00 - $142,495.00 Annually
Location : 2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00193
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: DEP 80 Planning, Design, Construction and Monitoring
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this role on hire is $88,406 - $142,495.
WHO WE ARE
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities.
DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
DEP is seeking to fill a fulltime position in the Recycling and Resource Management Division, Planning, Design, Construction and Monitoring Section. This is non-supervisory professional engineering position that reports directly to the Section Chief. This section is responsible for implementing projects to meet the County's Waste Permit and Remediation requirements. The Senior Engineer is a part of a team of Planning Specialists and Engineers that are responsible for planning, management, and implementation of more than $100M of planned capital and non-capital projects to include complex construction projects and operational facilities upgrades.
What You'll Be Doing
The Senior Engineer is responsible for managing and leading complex Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) as well as engineering projects that vary from large scale, multifacility, high dollar and long duration (which involves multiple engineering and environmental disciplines, coordination entities and stakeholders), to small scale routine assignments that are short in duration that may include a limited number of participants. This position will also work on special assignments such as specialized CIPs related to both solid waste management and zero waste initiatives. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Employee will spend significant work hours at the Montgomery County, MD Transfer Station and other solid waste facilities in the County. The employee will work in industrial sites and sometimes visit work sites to resolve problems. There may be exposure to hazardous materials that require the use of safety gear. This position also involves occasional standing for long periods, walking over rough and uneven terrain, stooping, bending, reaching and occasional climbing at work sites.
This position REQUIRES possession of a valid driver's license from applicant's state of residence, and the ability to drive a county vehicle to observe and/or perform work on the Transfer Station grounds or site visits.
Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) and/or Certified Professional Engineers (PE) are encouraged to apply.
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Considerable (five (5) years) experience in civil, chemical, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical or systems engineering.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.
Equivalency: An Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
There are NO Preferred Criteria Assessments. All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified", placed on the eligible list, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications of the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question SENIOR ENGINEER (004021)
What is your highest level of completed education?
02
MQ Question SENIOR ENGINEER (004021)
How many years of engineering experience do you have in civil, chemical, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical or systems engineering?
03
MQ Question SENIOR ENGINEER (004021)
Do you have a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies (Science, Design, Planning, Resources, Management); Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Mechanical; Systems; Chemical; Industrial); or at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering OR are you registered as a Professional Engineer??
04
MQ Question SENIOR ENGINEER (004021)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
05
Do you have Solid Waste experience?
06
Please indicate the position(s) where you have your solid waste experience.
07
Do you have solid waste infrastructure construction experience
08
Please indicate the position(s) where you have your solid waste infrastructure experience.
Required Question
Location : 2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00193
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: DEP 80 Planning, Design, Construction and Monitoring
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this role on hire is $88,406 - $142,495.
WHO WE ARE
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities.
DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
DEP is seeking to fill a fulltime position in the Recycling and Resource Management Division, Planning, Design, Construction and Monitoring Section. This is non-supervisory professional engineering position that reports directly to the Section Chief. This section is responsible for implementing projects to meet the County's Waste Permit and Remediation requirements. The Senior Engineer is a part of a team of Planning Specialists and Engineers that are responsible for planning, management, and implementation of more than $100M of planned capital and non-capital projects to include complex construction projects and operational facilities upgrades.
What You'll Be Doing
The Senior Engineer is responsible for managing and leading complex Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) as well as engineering projects that vary from large scale, multifacility, high dollar and long duration (which involves multiple engineering and environmental disciplines, coordination entities and stakeholders), to small scale routine assignments that are short in duration that may include a limited number of participants. This position will also work on special assignments such as specialized CIPs related to both solid waste management and zero waste initiatives. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and coordinate CIPs as well as engineering projects which includes environmental studies and technical reviews; material acquisitions; work conformance to design specifications; and projects to institute good neighbor policies related to the proper operation and handling of municipal solid waste.
- Prepare, review, coordinate and monitor work for construction projects which includes scope of work, bid documents, procurement solicitations and final design and construction documents preparation; qualification and selection committee participation; reviewing written proposals and conducting Contractor interviews; contract negotiations; regulations and industry standards implementation; monitoring of Contractor work performance and schedule; and managing the monetary aspects of projects.
- Serve as liaison and project manager for contact with public and private officials, engineers, lawyers, contractors, consultants, intergovernmental agencies, community leaders and associations, and County personnel for planning, guidance and coordination purposes.
- Coordinate with other County agencies, industry professionals and regulatory authorities for permit compliance and interpretation of industry standard codes and practices.
- Present supporting documentation at public hearings to defend County proposals that are often controversial; attend community/neighborhood organization meetings (monthly and as requested) to explain Department policies and programs; and respond to complaints and requests for service regarding solid waste operations.
- Develop methods and procedures for determining operational parameters, safety, services and expenditures.
- Develop budget proposals for funding current, expanded, and/or new programs, projects, or services.
Employee will spend significant work hours at the Montgomery County, MD Transfer Station and other solid waste facilities in the County. The employee will work in industrial sites and sometimes visit work sites to resolve problems. There may be exposure to hazardous materials that require the use of safety gear. This position also involves occasional standing for long periods, walking over rough and uneven terrain, stooping, bending, reaching and occasional climbing at work sites.
This position REQUIRES possession of a valid driver's license from applicant's state of residence, and the ability to drive a county vehicle to observe and/or perform work on the Transfer Station grounds or site visits.
Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP) and/or Certified Professional Engineers (PE) are encouraged to apply.
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Considerable (five (5) years) experience in civil, chemical, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical or systems engineering.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position. Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.
Equivalency: An Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination includes at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering or related courses appropriate to the assigned position.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
There are NO Preferred Criteria Assessments. All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified", placed on the eligible list, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications of the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
- Experience in applying engineering knowledge and effective methods on specific administrative, technical, and field related problems.
- Experience with procurement solicitations, scopes of work and pricing forms, qualification and selection evaluations, and contracts for equipment, maintenance, and professional services.
- Experience with the administration and management of large capital improvement projects, programs (greater than $5 million) and contracts including budgets, forecasting, unit price and lump sum pricing categories, work performance monitoring and inspections, project progress reporting, and invoice review and approvals.
- General Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations associated with solid waste and recycling, hazardous waste management; leachate and industrial discharges; energy applications; erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management.
- General knowledge of safety requirements applicable to industrial sites, construction areas, as well as waste and recycling management facilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for moderating meetings and briefings as well as for preparing letters, reports, presentations, solicitations, and other technical and professional documents.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
MQ Question SENIOR ENGINEER (004021)
What is your highest level of completed education?
- N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
02
MQ Question SENIOR ENGINEER (004021)
How many years of engineering experience do you have in civil, chemical, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical or systems engineering?
- Less than 1 Year
- 1 -2 Years Experience
- 3 Years Experience
- 4 Years Experience
- 5 Years Experience
- 6 Years Experience
- 7 Years Experience
- 8 Years Experience
- 9+ Years Experience
03
MQ Question SENIOR ENGINEER (004021)
Do you have a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies (Science, Design, Planning, Resources, Management); Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Mechanical; Systems; Chemical; Industrial); or at least sixty (60) accredited semester hours (or an equivalent amount of accredited professional training) in engineering OR are you registered as a Professional Engineer??
- Yes
- No
04
MQ Question SENIOR ENGINEER (004021)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have Solid Waste experience?
- Yes
- No
06
Please indicate the position(s) where you have your solid waste experience.
07
Do you have solid waste infrastructure construction experience
- Yes
- No
08
Please indicate the position(s) where you have your solid waste infrastructure experience.
Required Question