Engineering Section Chief

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team that provides environmental solutions to the public and private sectors throughout the State of Maryland.

Job Description :

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for an Engineering Section Chief in the Technical and Environmental Services (TES) Group.

This position is located at MES Headquarters in Millersville, MD but may periodically work at other state agency locations in the Baltimore Metro area.

As the Engineering Section Chief, you will be responsible for overseeing the TES engineering department, managing a team of engineers and technical staff, and ensuring the successful execution of projects.

Your role will involve strategic planning, business development, client support, technical leadership, and expertise in stormwater modeling and hydraulics, in addition to engineering and construction management.

Responsibilities :

• Mentoring and managing the TES engineering team, providing guidance and support.
• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with engineering projects.
• Overseeing applicable permits.
• Utilizing modeling software to enhance project planning and execution to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Writing proposals to secure grant funding on behalf of clients for engineering projects.

Estimated Pay Range :

$103,538.76 - $135,000

Benefits :

• Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts.
• 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Tuition assistance.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Geotechnical, or other generally recognized field of engineering from an accredited college or university plus ten years of relevant engineering experience, five years of which included managing engineering projects and technical staff.

A Professional Engineer Certification may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Master’s degree in engineering or other relevant field may be substituted for two years of required experience.

Must have a valid driver’s license with less than 5 points.

A highly desirable candidate will currently possess a Professional Engineer license within the state of Maryland and have demonstrated experience with modeling software, such as PCSWMM, GISHydro, HecRAS and GeoHecRAS.

Strong verbal, technical writing, budgeting and organizational skills is also preferred.

The last day to apply for this position is October 30th, 2024.

Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas.

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