Engineering Manager I- Public Works, Bureau of Highways/Traffic Engineering Division
Howard CountyHoward County: Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Howard County Government: Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2026, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 113 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 165 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking. What are we looking for? We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government: We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work. POSITION SUMMARY: This is advanced professional engineering at the full performance level, in a supervisory of staff capacity, managing the operations of a Division within the Bureau of Highways. STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE: $50.63 - $66.28/Hourly $105,308 - $137,864/Annually * This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles. * CLASS DESCRIPTION: Performs mid-management level and advanced engineering work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work involves managing the administrative, technical and budgetary affairs of a division, including preparing and maintaining an operating budget; projecting personnel needs, materials, and equipment; and resolving the most difficult engineering design and/or customer service problems. *This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative and Division Management: Manage administrative affairs of the division, including budget preparation and expenditure control for both Capital and Operating costs. Maintain records of all division activities and prepare reports with recommendations for budget, personnel, and procedural improvements. Develop program information for capital and operating budgets; initiate and review major expenditure requisitions. Develop and supervise new programs and expansion of existing programs; coordinate and manage budgeted operations. Carry out special projects and evaluate practices, policies, and program feasibility. Engineering Review and Compliance: Review the most complex engineering plans, designs, and specifications to ensure compliance and engineering sufficiency. Receive and assign plan submissions to engineers; review and compare engineers’ comments and recommendations against plans and ensure completeness. Provide input during internal review board meetings; may lead meetings in the absence of a superior. Approve plans upon completion of recommended revisions and ensure compliance with applic…