Introduction
The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) is an independent agency tasked
with regulating public utilities and certain passenger transportation services operating within the
state. Its mandate is to ensure that Maryland residents and businesses have access to safe, reliable,
and economically priced services, while also advancing the state’s clean energy goals and
protecting the public interest.
The Commission’s regulatory authority extends across a broad range
of sectors, including electric and gas utilities, telecommunications providers, water and sewerage
companies, and certain transportation carriers.
The Commission is empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1) rate adjustments; (2)
applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3) applications to modify the type or scope of
service; (4) approval of issuance of securities; (5) promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6)
quality of utility and common carrier service.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Public Service Commission
6 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
The Maryland Public Service Commission is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Public Service Engineer III within its Engineering Division. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety, reliability, and regulatory oversight of Maryland’s critical energy infrastructure.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, analytical, and an adaptable self-starter with a strong sense of professional responsibility. Superior time management, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
The Public Service Engineer III plays a vital role by performing inspections, testings and evaluations of the facilities and services provided by utility companies under the Commission's jurisdiction and provide rate case testimony to the Commission on utility engineering related matters within the state.
The position requires both technical expertise and sound judgment to promote public safety and support the Commission’s regulatory mission. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about public service, thrives in a dynamic regulatory environment, and possesses a strong foundation in electrical operations, safety standards, and utility oversight.
Core responsibilities include preparing and submitting engineering reports and recommendations on the safety, adequacy, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effective operation of regulated utilities with set conditions and corrective actions. Inspect electric distribution company operation, maintenance procedures and records with good engineering standards and industry practices. Investigate consumer complaints, reports of accidents submitted by electric utilities and coordinate activities with other Technical Staff members and pertinent stakeholders to support the Commission’s regulatory objectives.
The successful candidate will be comfortable conducting both office-based analytical work and field- based inspections and will serve as an expert technical resource on matters of public safety and infrastructure resilience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to effectively convey technical findings, regulatory interpretations, and policy recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
As a Public Service Engineer III, you will apply your technical and regulatory expertise to ensure public safety and promote operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
Inspect electric distribution company operation, maintenance procedures and records with good engineering standards and industry practices.
Investigate consumer complaints, reports of accidents submitted by electric utilities and coordinate activities with other Technical Staff members and pertinent stakeholders.
Prepare testimony, complete Administrative & Commission hearing items, give reports to Commissioners and other engineering tasks assigned. Ensure all testimony is free of grammatical errors. Ensure all testimony is filed in accordance with staff’s established timeline and is technically accurate.
Compose and submit engineering reports and recommendations on the safety, adequacy, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effective operation of regulated utilities with set conditions and corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other divisions within the Commission, including Legal and Policy units, to support investigations and inform regulatory proceedings.
Special Projects: Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting cross-functional engineering initiatives and providing technical input on emerging energy technologies and risks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Six years of experience, two years of engineering experience conducting inspections, tests, investigations and evaluations of physical facilities used by public utility companies in the production and distribution of products and services and four years of additional professional engineering experience.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and two years of engineering experience conducting inspections, tests, investigations and evaluations of physical facilities used by public utility companies in the production and distribution of products and services for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute professional engineering experience other than as defined above at the rate of two years for each one year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering classifications or Engineering specialty codes in the Environmental field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corp (NERC), a Public Service/Utility Service Commission, Electric Utility and/or Energy Consultant firm.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our 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.
