Electrical Engineer Reviewer III - Upper Marlboro - Prince George's County

Description

Salary: $74, $160,342.00 Annually
Location : Largo, MD
Job Type: Fulltime/Permanent/Classified
Job Number: 10128
Department: Permitting Inspections Enforce
Division: Building Plan Review
Opening Date: 02/06/2026
Closing Date: 2/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit:
Max Number of Applicants: 100
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
The Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Electrical Engineer Reviewer III (Engineer Reviewer 3G) grade G29 position in the Building Plan Review Division.
About the Position
This is senior level professional level work relating to the analysis of electrical engineering construction plans, schematics, and specifications for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, standards, and regulations. Incumbents may assume a lead role in reviewing and examining the more difficult and complex engineering plans that require the application of advanced engineering principles. Assignments afford opportunities for extensive independent judgment and technical evaluation under the general supervision. Assignments are performed in accordance with established engineering principles and departmental policies and procedures.
About The Agency
The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is responsible for coordinating and enforcing standards that control what goes on before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies, who work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement comprise Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. The Mission of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is to promote economic development in Prince George's County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with established building, zoning and property standards codes.
Examples of Work

• Reviews plans, documents, and projects to determine if they meet required laws, regulations and ordinances for electrical safety in accordance with National Electrical Code and county code subtitle 9.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets engineering plans, blueprints, specifications, and feasibility studies and test results to become familiar and knowledgeable about the nature, scope, and details of construction projects, identify problems/discrepancies in the initial design, and to determine compliance/non-compliance with established codes, policies, standards, and specifications.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the engineering or related scientific field determined by the requirements of the position (e.g., civil, environmental, architectural, mechanical, fire protection, or industrial).
• At least three (3) years of professional plans review work.

OR

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in construction, electrical, mechanical, or fire prevention work which includes three (3) years of professional plans review work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ICC electrical plan review certification

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
• Must maintain two (2) applicable International Code Council (ICC) Certifications, one in electrical plan review within 12months of hire.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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01
I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of my application. My responses will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume doesn't fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions.

• Yes
• No

02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Some college, but no degree completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD
• Other

03
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
What was the major or field of study you receive your college degree in? If you do not have a degree, please put N/A. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
05
How many years of professional plans review work experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 1-2 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 5+ Years

06
Based on your response in the previous question, please explain in detail your experience as well as a list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of this application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted. If you do not have any experience, please put N/A.
07
Do you have at least seven (7) years of professional experience in construction, electrical, mechanical, or fire prevention work which includes three (3) years of professional plans review work?

• Yes
• No

08
Based on your response in the previous question, please explain in detail your experience as well as a list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of this application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted. If you do not have any experience, please put N/A.
09
Do you have an ICC electrical plan review certification?

• Yes
• No

10
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No