Design Manager Jobs in Manchester, MD (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $63,517.00 - $72,142.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 02.406 12-25 ENG
Department: PUBLIC WORKS: ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Pay Schedule I, Grade 31, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
Vacancies exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Engineering & Construction, Sewer Design.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Educationwill result in your application not being considered.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, performs professional engineering work. Manages capital improvement projects.

• Performs various work in the design of engineering projects, including drafting and reviewing plans, determining right-of-way requirements, writing special provisions, and preparing construction estimates and technical studies.
• Manages the design, review, and approval of capital improvement projects.
• Reviews and coordinates the work of in-house staff and consultants.
• Coordinates project schedules and deadlines.
• Operates computers and peripheral equipment to perform GIS work and computer aided drafting and design of engineering drawings, plans and projects.
• Operates computers to conduct hydraulic/hydrologic, structural, surveys, highways, traffic control, and other engineering related studies.
• Performs periodic field inspections of construction projects such as buildings, sanitary sewers, storm drains, water systems, bridges, and highways.
• Investigates and responds to engineering related complaints from the public.
• Recommends approval or disapproval of plans and specifications for water and sewer projects.

Examples of Other Duties

• Leads and assists less experienced and subordinate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
PLUS
Two years' field or office engineering experience.
Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
OR
Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America, plus two years' field or office engineering experience.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.
Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Engineer II - Sewer Design
Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You MUST attach your transcript(s) or licenses(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
01
The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02
Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience/History" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03
The position you are applying for requires proof of education beyond high school. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) as required, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

04
Select the choice that best describes your combination of education and experience.

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, plus two or more years of field or office engineering experience.
• Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America, plus two years' field or office engineering experience.
• I do not have any of the above described combinations of education and experience.

05
Do you have field or office engineering experience in one or more of the following areas? Select all that apply.Be sure that the engineering experience indicated above is described thoroughly and accurately in the work experience portion of your application. If you cite experience on this questionnaire that is not included on your application, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will not receive further consideration for this position.

• Gravity Sanitary Sewer Design.
• Grinder Pump and Low Pressure Sewer Design.
• Flow Monitoring and Inflow/Infiltration Analysis.
• I do not have any of the field or office engineering experience as listed above.

06
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. If you chose "I do not have any experience" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
07
Do you have work experience with software used in geographic information systems (GIS), computer modeling and engineering studies?

• Yes
• No

08
Provide specific examples(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. If you do not possess this experience, enter "N/A" in the space provided.
09
Do you have work experience using a computer model to perform hydraulic analyses of sewer design systems?

• Yes
• No

10
Provide specific examples(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. If you do not possess this experience, enter "N/A" in the space provided.
11
The work of the classification is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

12
Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work site