Municipal Engineer

The Town of Brentwood is seeking an experienced Town Engineer (Municipal Infrastructure Consultant) to provide professional engineering services and strategic technical guidance to support the Town’s infrastructure, capital improvement program, public works operations, development review, and long-term community planning.

This position is an independent professional services contract providing approximately 40 hours per month of engineering support. The selected consultant will serve as the Town’s engineering advisor and work closely with the Town Administrator, Mayor, Town Council, staff, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with municipal, public works, infrastructure, or consulting experience who is interested in supporting a growing municipality.

Scope of Services and Responsibilities

Infrastructure Planning & Capital Improvement Program

• Provide engineering guidance for municipal infrastructure projects, including streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, stormwater facilities, and public improvements.
• Assist with development and annual updates to the Town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Evaluate infrastructure needs and provide recommendations regarding repair, replacement, and long-term investment priorities.
• Support asset management planning and infrastructure condition assessments.

Project Management & Construction Support

• Review project scopes, plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and technical documents.
• Provide engineering oversight for capital projects from planning through completion.
• Conduct periodic site inspections and provide technical recommendations.
• Review contractor submissions, invoices, change orders, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, utilities, County, State agencies, and regulatory partners.

Development Review & Permitting Support

• Review engineering plans, site plans, subdivision plans, grading plans, and stormwater management plans.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding compliance with Town standards and applicable regulations.
• Support staff review of development applications and infrastructure-related permits.

Stormwater & Environmental Compliance

• Provide technical support related to NPDES/MS4 stormwater compliance.
• Assist with stormwater management planning, inspections, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Support sustainability, resilience, and green infrastructure initiatives.

Grants & Funding Support

• Assist with engineering components of grant applications.
• Prepare technical narratives, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Support grant implementation, reporting, and reimbursement requirements.

Advisory Services & Reporting

• Serve as the Town’s technical engineering advisor.
• Provide written recommendations, reports, and technical memoranda as requested.
• Provide quarterly updates regarding infrastructure priorities, active projects, and engineering recommendations.
• Attend Town meetings, project meetings, and site visits as needed.

Contract Expectations

• Report directly to the Town Administrator.
• Maintain professional independence and provide objective engineering recommendations.
• Disclose potential conflicts of interest.
• Maintain required professional licenses and insurance coverage.
• Respond to time-sensitive engineering matters within agreed-upon timelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Active Maryland Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with municipal engineering, public infrastructure, construction management, or related consulting services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience serving as a municipal engineer or engineering consultant.
• Experience working with local governments.
• Knowledge of Maryland infrastructure standards, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with stormwater management, transportation projects, and capital improvement planning.
• Experience supporting government grants and publicly funded projects.

Compensation

Professional services compensation will be negotiated based on qualifications, experience, and scope of services.

Estimated workload: Approximately 40 hours per month $100 to $125 per hour

Pay: $100.00 - $125.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100 - $125