Description

The Principal Civil Engineer – Structural oversees, leads and carries out major structural engineering projects and programs. The engineer performs at a principal level engineer and has a wide latitude for independent decision making consistent with sound engineering practices. The engineer guides and trains intermediate and junior engineers.

• Conducts or leads the study, development and design of a variety of large, complex projects related to structural engineering 
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the administration of the technical work and program of professional engineers, other engineering and administrative personnel in the area of structural engineering
• Consults with various Divisions/Sections, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, and contractors in performing complex studies and investigations
• Prepares reports on design, construction, maintenance and operation issues/problems of systems and facilities infrastructure related to structural engineering
• Performs, leads, or oversees structural investigations and inspections of pipelines (steel pipes, ductile iron pipes, prestressed concrete cylinder pipes (PCCPs), reinforced concrete pipes and others) and above/underground structures related to water and wastewater systems and facilities infrastructure
• Performs, leads, or oversees design and construction for structural rehabilitation of small and large diameter PCCPs, steel pipes, reinforced concrete pipes and retrofit of other types of structures
• Performs engineering analysis and design calculations related to structural engineering
• Analyzes structural findings and performs appropriate calculations for engineering investigations and studies
• Provides project management on various systems and facilities projects from conceptual design to planning and through construction and testing related to structural engineering
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Structural, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
  5+ years of experience in the practice of engineering
  1+ year(s) of experience in planning and directing difficult engineering projects at an intermediate engineering level
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Maryland. If candidate has PE license in another state, candidate must obtain Maryland registration within 12 months of hire or transfer
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire