The Principal Structural Engineer oversees, leads and carries out major structural engineering projects and programs. The engineer performs at a principal level 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
Qualifications
- 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