Telecom Structural Engineer Remote Jobs in Maryland

Salary : $97,540.00 - $157,962.00 Annually
Location : 100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00470
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: DOT 50 Parking Management Engineering and Capital Project Management
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $97,540 to $157,520, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
MCDOT's mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents, commuters, visitors with transit options and infrastructure that provides seamless transportation services to the public.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The MCDOT Division of Parking Management is looking for a Capital Project Manager with a professional background, managing complex capital improvement projects, including planning, design, construction, completion, acceptance and close-out. Typically, the Supervisor and the Capital Projects Manager develop a mutually acceptable plan that, upon approval, the Capital Projects Manager carries out independently within a framework of regular reporting and review. Experience managing large-scale projects ($10 million plus) is preferred. Major responsibilities will involve all aspects of design and implementation of the multi-million-dollar Bethesda, Wheaton and Silver Spring Garage Renovation projects as well as other stand-alone projects, potentially as public private partnerships (predominantly parking garages and lots). Some of these may be mixed use developments with underground components.
What You'll Be Doing
The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of and experience with:

• Engineering design and construction scheduling, budgeting, and scope control of multiple projects, as well as reviewing submittals for technical requirements and compliance with applicable local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Developing, negotiating, and administering contracts to procure professional engineering services.
• Preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates, guiding projects through the permitting, public involvement, and mandatory referral processes; developing design and construction cost estimates and project durations for bi-biennial budgeting;
• Working in 3D engineering workflows using collaborative online design and document management platforms, as well as utilizing project management databases;
• Working in a team environment with professionals such as planners, architects, engineers, contractors, property acquisition specialists, and construction representatives to ensure the successful implementation of Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certified or an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) who has taken the fundamentals of Engineering Examination is a plus, although not a requirement.
• Performs related duties as required.

Additional Information:
The candidate must be able to work off-site.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in design/construction project management, contract administration, and quality control.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
Medical exam protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment medical history form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Experience in project management specific to the construction of parking garages and/or commercial or residential buildings.

• Experience in commercial construction management concepts, principles, and practices, various fields of engineering and design, building systems, building requirements, and codes. Experience in large Solar development, or a large array of Electric Vehicle charging stations, or energy storage systems is a plus. Manage projects in design and construction phases. This includes experience in value engineering to balance aesthetics, functionality, maintainability, sustainability, and other factors within budgets and schedules.

• Experience in County insurance and procurement requirements, County permitting, and other Federal, State, County, or municipal regulations, requirements, or guidelines to manage construction projects and administer construction contracts.

• Experience in state-of-the-art building materials and processes, materials testing processes, and traditional trade practices to assure quality during construction and proper acceptance and hand-off in commissioning and closeout.

• Experience in problem solving to develop or review designs and specifications of moderate to high complexity, develop options when faced with construction problems, analyze cost estimates, and perform related functions. This should include oral and written communication (including social media) to exchange technical and non-technical information with people with different interests and perspectives, so that they understand and, at times, are convinced or persuaded. Specifically, the ability to communicate project plans, designs, status, and issues to non-technical audiences.

• Experience in using current office software suites and specialized architectural and engineering software to communicate, plan, schedule, word process, manipulate data, etc.

• Experience in 3D or 4D engineering workflows inclusive of:
  • a) scoping and reviewing improvement and new designs by consulting engineers;
  • b) implementing project and field management of capital projects;
  • c) scheduling;
  • d) cost estimating and
  • e) collaborating on online platforms with consultants and contractors throughout an infrastructure project cycle. Preferably experience in Autodesk 360 Document Management Platform, Procore Construction Management Platform, 3D Revit Models, Microsoft Project, Navisworks, Infraworks, and Computer Network Infrastructure.

• Experience reviewing engineering designs and contract documentation prepared by others to enhance project constructability so that construction activities may proceed expeditiously, with the fullest achievement of County project objectives.

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 Hiring@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
How many years of professional experience do you possess in design/construction project management, contract administration, and quality control?

• 1 Year of Experience
• 2 Years of Expereince
• 3 Years of Experience
• 4 Years of Expereince
• 5 Years of Experience
• 6 Years of Experience
• 7 Years of Expereince
• 8 Years of Expereince
• 9+ Years of Experience

02
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

03
Do you possess a degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a valid Class C (or equivalent) Driver's License from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have experience in project management specific to the construction of parking garages and/or commercial or residential buildings?

• Yes
• No

06
If you answered "Yes" to the above questions, please provide a brief description of your experience in this area and identify where on your resume the work was performed. If you answered "No",