Introduction
The Maryland Public Service Commission is an independent agency dedicated to ensuring safe, reliable, and economical public utility services for the citizens of Maryland. We regulate public service companies that provide gas, electricity, telephone, ground transport, water, and sewerage services. Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to balancing the interests of consumers and utilities to foster a strong economy and a healthy environment for the state.
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
25
LOCATION OF POSITION
Public Service Commission
6 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
The Maryland Public Service Commission seeks a strategic leader with expertise in the management of large-scale, critical infrastructure to serve as its Chief Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical regulatory oversight of Maryland’s utility assets, ensuring comprehensive compliance with all state and federal safety and service regulations. A key function is serving as the Commission’s lead for emergency preparedness, coordinating response and planning for events involving critical infrastructure in partnership with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. Your expertise will be vital for guiding policy on infrastructure resilience, system planning, and cybersecurity, ensuring the long-term, reliable operation of services essential to the state’s economy. As the Commission's lead technical expert, you will spearhead investigations into utility-related accidents and incidents, resolving sophisticated engineering challenges to ensure the operational integrity of essential public services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Six years of experience in professional engineering, of which:
Three years must be in a management or supervisory position.
AND
Three years must be in one of the following areas:
- Working for a public utility company or an agency that regulates public service companies.
- Infrastructure or facilities management in a large-scale industrial, government, or military environment.
- Oversight, operation, or maintenance of private, government, or industrial electric or gas systems.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
● A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
● A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Maryland.
● Ten or more years of experience in the engineering, maintenance, and operations of large-scale infrastructure, such as electric grids or gas distribution networks.
● Five years of experience providing expert testimony or detailed technical briefings in formal regulatory or legal proceedings.
● A demonstrated history of success in positions of increasing responsibility.
● Exceptional communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to advise senior management, lead Commission workgroups, and effectively engage with external stakeholders.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your resume to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your resume. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
You will not be able to apply online for this position.
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to: exec.secretary@maryland.gov.
Or, you may mail your cover letter and resume to:
Mr. Anthony Myers
Public Service Commission
6 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Resumes must be received in the office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
