Posted: May 19, 2026
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Director of Engineering

Town of La Plata - La Plata, MD
Full-time
Salary: $122,750.00 - $141,170.00 Annually
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Government - Local

 

Now Hiring Director of Engineering

The Town of La Plata is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Engineering to lead our Engineering team and guide our Capital Improvement Program. If you are passionate about community infrastructure and want to help shape the future of our Town, we invite you to apply.

What You Will Do
• Lead planning and delivery of major Town infrastructure projects
• Oversee design reviews, technical standards, and regulatory compliance
• Manage consultants, contractors, and project budgets
• Collaborate with departments, residents, developers, and regional partners
• Support long-term planning, grants, and special projects

What We Are Looking For
• Degree in civil or related engineering field
• Experience in municipal engineering and capital project delivery
• Leadership experience guiding teams or consultants
• Professional Engineer license preferred, or the ability to get one during the first year

Commitment to Accessibility
The Town of La Plata is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations will be provided consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Apply Today
Visit our employment page for all the details and to apply: https://townoflaplata.org/35/Employment

**Application reviews will begin on May 29th.
**Interviews will begin the week of June 8th.