Montgomery County Government is seeking a Senior Engineer, Grade 27 to support operations at the Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) in Dickerson, Maryland, and to contribute to related solid waste management programs. This is a technical, non-supervisory position focused on contract oversight, engineering analysis, compliance coordination, budgeting, and field investigations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor the RRF program budget, including operations for RRF, Transfer Station, Out of County Haul (OOCH), rail transport of yard trim, and diesel fuel management.
- Review, reconcile, and track monthly contractor invoices and purchase order balances.
- Serve as contract manager for the Ash Transportation and Disposal Contract.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RRF-related legal agreements, including the Service Agreement, Waste Disposal Agreement, and Facility Site Agreement.
- Coordinate compliance with County, State, and Federal regulations, and work with third-party engineering consultants on inspection reviews.
- Support Site 2 Landfill permit renewal, inspections, compliance documentation, and related property management activities.
- Perform engineering field work, attend monthly operations meetings, DAFIG quarterly meetings, insurance inspections, and technical review sessions.
- Prepare reports, technical analyses, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Work Schedule
This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours based on program needs.
Field Investigation Requirements
- Field investigations may occur at industrial sites, waste-to-energy facilities, and landfill properties.
- Work may involve walking over uneven terrain and exposure to dirt, grease, noise, odors, weather conditions, and other moderate risks.
- Work requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a county vehicle to visit the RRF and related solid waste sites, many of which are not accessible by public transportation.
- Field visits may include the RRF water intake facility, Site 2 landfill properties, the Transfer Station, and other Department of Environmental Protection operational locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Considerable experience (five (5) years) as a project manager in civil, chemical, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a related discipline appropriate to the assigned position.
- Professional Engineer registration may substitute for the degree.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted if it 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.
- Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence.
- Completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess the ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Preferred Criteria
- Experience applying engineering principles to administrative, technical, and field problems.
- Experience with procurement solicitations, scopes of work, pricing forms, proposal evaluations, and contract management.
- Experience managing programs and contracts over $5 million, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, inspections, progress reporting, and invoice review.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations related to solid waste, recycling, hazardous waste, leachate, industrial discharge, emissions, stormwater, and erosion and sediment control.
- Knowledge of safety requirements for industrial sites, construction areas, and waste/recycling management facilities.
Training and Compliance
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state, and county laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory training within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.
Additional Information
Anticipated Hiring Range: $93,653.00 to $146,246.00, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Salary: USD 93,653 - 150,953 per yearly.
Location: Dickerson, MD (onsite).
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (or related discipline).
Verification During Consideration
If selected for consideration, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
