Municipal Engineer

Cecil County Government

Elkton, MD

Full Time

Duties & Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

1. Reviews and interprets plans and permits to ensure compliance with applicable codes and

standards.

2. Performs field inspections, conducts research, collects and analyzes data, and obtains input from project

users and other stakeholders; assists in the development of scope, design criteria, and estimated project

costs.

3. Serves as the Division’s primary representative to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and

Planning Commission.

4. Assists in the preparation of requests for proposals for professional services; may serve as a member of

the Source Selection Panel.

5. Coordinates with civil consultant firms in the preparation of studies, designs, and other work products

in support of assigned projects; reviews the work of such consultants to ensurecompliance with

applicable regulations.

6. Serves as division’s liaison for the “Fast Track” process; monitors project progress; visits sites; confers

with inspectors, design engineers and/or contractors regarding work schedules, safetymeasures, delays

or other issues; reviews requests for changes; prepares project reports; helps to maintain project

records and files; attempts to resolve engineering, administrative and field construction problems and

disputes; refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations to supervisor.

7. Reviews Public Improvement Plans for land development in accordance with all applicable regulations

thereto. Serves as liaison between the development community and the Department of Public Works.

8. Responds to complaints and inquiries regarding assigned projects and resolves to the maximum

extent possible.

9. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other agencies and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year experience in the planning, engineering, design and construction of public works

engineering projects, systems and infrastructures.

*An interested candidate with an equivalent combination of education and experience as listed above may be

considered.

Job Preferences

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.

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Contact Information: dthacker@cecilcountymd.gov

Posted On: 9/8/2026 14:43:07