Senior Civil Engineer

Salary: $84,329.39 - $139,143.81 Annually
Location : MD 20850, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600045
Department: Department of Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 04/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Summary
The City of Rockville has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Capital Projects team! The successful candidate will have significant responsibility managing major capital improvement program (CIP) initiatives for our stormwater management program. This includes a wide variety of stormwater management programs for stream restoration, stormwater management facility retrofits, flood resiliency and storm drain improvements. Responsibilities in this role are broad and cover many aspects of the capital program for the Stormwater Management Fund such as short and long-term planning, budget preparation, community outreach, bidding and contract administration, construction support, and public presentations. Some of the critical projects include the Anderson Park Stream Restoration,Stream Restoration Spot Repairs,multiple SWM facility dredging projects, Storm Drain Rehabilitation CIP and other critical stormwater management work.

Employment with the city presents an exceptional and unique work environment in which you will play a critical part in supporting the lives of our 70,000 residents, businesses, and countless visitors. Our generous benefits package includes significant retirement programs, ample annual and sick leave, and membership at the city's Swim and Fitness Center, as well as tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares construction plans, plats, descriptions, engineering computations, inspections, specifications, and estimates for a variety of water, wastewater, storm drainage, stormwater management, sediment control, roadway, sidewalk, and other Public Works projects.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of the preventative maintenance programs.
• Reviews standards, specifications, ordinance requirements, and regulations applied by the City and researches latest developments in order to recommend modifications and advise on their probable impact.
• Ensures adherence to codes, policies, industry standards, and acceptable engineering practices for projects ranging from new Public Works construction to repair or modification of existing infrastructure.
• Manages the Architecture & Engineering (A&E) contract to ensure adequacy of the A&E firm's work, timeliness, invoices, accuracy of construction cost estimates, and appropriate coordination with others, including governmental bodies in the design phase.
• Interprets designs and advises on intent issues as they arise, refines or revises designs or adds designs, as necessary, and may resolve design/construction conflicts during the construction phase.
• Provides engineering guidance to the Public Works Operation and Maintenance Division and other City Departments, as required.
• Reviews proposed public works projects, and discusses their needs, feasibility, and impact on development with the more senior Engineering staff, develops cost estimates as part of a long-range Capital Improvements Program.
• Estimates costs of new construction projects, formulates special provisions, and assists in the preparation of bid scopes and coordinates property acquisitions as needed with appropriate parties.
• Assists and advises inspection personnel to alleviate problems and resolve contract administration difficulties.
• Prepares requests for proposal for consulting engineering services, reviews proposals, makes recommendations for the selection of consultants, and negotiates professional services contracts.
• Supervises Engineers and Technicians at the project level.
• Reviews stormwater management (SWM) concept proposals and recommends appropriate level and type of SWM to the Chief of Engineering as part of the development review process.
• Answers public inquiries regarding projects and other engineering matters.
• Attends public hearings and citizen and community meetings to describe new engineering projects and advise on engineering related matters; may attend after hour meetings or respond to after hour emergencies.
• Provides project updates to the City Manager and Department Director.
• Assists in preparation of the Engineering Division operating and Capital Improvements Plan budgets.
• Assists in the evaluation of construction and other administrative-related matters.
• Reviews site and subdivision plans, and recommends permit conditions to meet City Code standards and to conform with good practices.
• Resolves complaints pertaining to storm drainage and stormwater management issues.
• Manages individual engineering projects and provides estimates for CIP planning, budgeting, and design purposes.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field, five (5) years of progressively responsible work in civil engineering, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:
Possession of (or ability to obtain) certification from the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for the State of Maryland within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the City. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Considerable knowledge of the appropriate standard and procedures used in the design and construction of roadway, water, wastewater, storm drainage, stormwater management, sediment control, and other public works construction.
• Considerable knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment used in public works construction.
• Ability to make difficult engineering computations and to design a variety of standard and complex public works projects quickly and accurately.
• Good knowledge of information sources, research techniques, and reporting standards used in public works engineering.
• Skill in the use of AutoCAD and/or Microstation: skill in making engineering computations, estimates, and designs.
• Skill in using specialized engineering software for water, wastewater, or stormwater modeling.
• Skill in the use of word processing and data processing equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other engineers, employees, contractors, and other persons contacted in the course of the work.
• Ability to plan and assign work for contract engineers, inspectors, and surveyors.
• Ability to review engineering plans, specifications, and documents and to discern and correct errors in design and criteria.
• Ability to utilize GIS to sort data and present visual information.

Summary of Employee Benefits
The City of Rockville offers a wide range of health and wellness benefits to full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Benefits are not available to temporary employees.

HEALTH BENEFITS Medical Insurance Participation is available in one of several types of health plans. The city contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Employees may elect to participate in plans offered through Aetna or Kaiser Permanente. Benefit coverage is available beginning on date of hire.

Dental Insurance Employees may enroll in the City's dental program offered through Guardian Dental. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Vision The city offers a vision plan with VSP. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's vision coverage. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Participation in the City of Rockville's retirement plan is mandatory. There are two parts to the retirement plan: 1) the Pension Plan and 2) the Thrift Plan. The City of Rockville Pension Plan (all employees) is a defined benefit plan that provides the participant with a specific monthly benefit at retirement. Monthly benefits are calculated based on a participant's salary and length of credited service. Employees are fully vested in the pension plan after 10 years of credited service and are always 100% vested in the amounts they contribute. The City of Rockville Thrift Plan (administrative and union employees only) is a defined contribution plan subject to the IRS code 401(a). Employees make pre-tax contributions and investment decisions. No specific amount of money is guaranteed at retirement. The benefits available are based on the amount contributed and are also affected by income, expenses, gains and losses. Deferred Compensation/457(b) Plan - The 457(b) plan, administered by Lincoln Financial, is an optional retirement plan. Contributions to this plan are made entirely by the employee. Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options are available.
LEGAL RESOURCES
Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal matters. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM
The City's Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the city.
PAID LEAVE

• Vacation (16 - 23 days accrued annually; accrual rate based on years of service)
• Sick Leave (13 days accrued annually; unlimited accrual)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 8 weeks in rolling 12-month period for eligible employees) to care for newborn/newly adopted/newly placed child or family member
• Holidays (11 holidays observed each year)
• Jury duty, bereavement leave, military leave

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability & Workers' Compensation Insurance
• Multilingual Stipend
• Tuition Assistance
• Healthy Lifestyle Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Credit Union and Direct Deposit
• Recreation & Leisure Opportunities & Discounts

For additional Health and Wellness Benefits information:
01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher
• None of the Above

02

Do you currently have a Professional Engineers (PE) license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently hold an active Project management professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI)?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have in managing municipal capital projects for water, sewer, stormwater management, stream restoration, storm drain and/or bridges?

• No Experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years or less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

05

5. How many years of experience do you have designing or managing capital projects associated with stormwater management, stream restoration, and/or storm drain?

• No Experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years or less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

06

How many years of experience do you have with asset management utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

• No Experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years or less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

07

How many years of experience do you have supporting storm drain assessment or preventative maintenance activities?

• No Experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years or less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

08

Do you have experience with the hydraulic modeling of streams or storm drain systems?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience reviewing complex engineering reports, plans and/or studies associated with stormwater management facilities?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience with public speaking and/or public presentations to include community meetings, boards, commissions or large groups (20+ people)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question