Stream Restoration Engineer (Engineer III, Grade 25) – Montgomery County Government – Department of Environmental Protection

Job Title: Stream Restoration Engineer (Engineer III, Grade 25)
Organization: Montgomery County Government – Department of Environmental Protection
Location: 2425 Reedie Drive, 4^th Floor, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Local Government

Salary Range: $83,556 to $134,086

About the Position
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the lead agency in Montgomery County dedicated to improving stream health and water quality, and this position will support the implementation of the County’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit Program (MS4 permit) as it relates to the stormwater facility and stream restoration Capital Improvements Projects program.

DEP is seeking an experienced Engineer III who will be responsible for the engineering and construction review and quality control of individual project designs, work order development and review of cost proposals.

This position will be responsible for leading engineering and construction reviews, overseeing quality control of project designs, developing work orders, evaluating cost proposals, and supporting other programs within the Watershed Restoration Division including watershed planning, stormwater facility maintenance planning and stream restoration maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications 
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in design, construction, and contract management of stormwater management, LID, and stream restoration projects.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, or Water Resources Engineering or related field.  Registration as a Professional Engineer may substitute for the degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, provided such combination 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.

License: Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence.

Medical Exam: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation (Limited Core Exam), which includes a physical examination.

How to Apply: To view the full job announcement and submit your application, please click on the following direct link: Stream Restoration Engineer (Engineer III, Grade 25).

Job Number: 2026-00143.

Application Deadline: This recruitment closes on March 17, 2026.

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