Description

The Principal Structural Engineer 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.

Essential Functions

• 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

Other Functions

• Oversees, directs, and leads the development/revision of or develops/revises structural design guidelines, criteria, standard details and specifications
• Investigates/evaluates new materials and methods for incorporation into WSSC Water’s standards
• Performs design/construction problem-resolution to structural engineering issues
• Performs reviews of construction submittals related to structural engineering
• Performs in-house designs of underground structures such as vaults, wet wells, and thrust blocks
• Performs inspections of existing above/underground structures related to water and wastewater systems and facilities
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS 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

Additional Requirements

• 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 or transfer
• Completion of all safety training as required by WSSC Water
• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

• Structural design for new and retrofit of existing structures, including large diameter pressure and gravity pipes and various water/wastewater facilities
• Master’s degree in Structural, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline