Principal Mechanical Engineer

General Summary

The Principal Mechancial Engineer performs principal level mechanical engineering work in the field, plant, and / or office with greater skill, independence, broader technical, administrative and managerial knowledge to ensure good engineering practices are used.

This individual has a wide latitude for independent decision making consistent with sound engineering practices. Essential Functions

• Participates in the formulation of long-range programs for improvement in the mechanical systems for WSSC Water
• Creates programs and designs for a variety of Commission projects
• Directs the work of junior mechanical engineers and other employees in design and program tasks
• Performs and / or directs the preparation and review of plans, speci fications, cost estimates, and contract documents as needed
• Consults with various departments of the Commission on mechanical equipment design, operational and maintenance issues
• Confers with local, governmental, and private officials on mechanical engineering issues and studies
• Prepares cost estimates for mechanical engineering sections on special projects
• Prepares complex mechanical engineering studies and investigations and produces final engineering reports
• Attends necessary meetings and some government hearings as needed
• Performs mentoring of junior mechanical engineering staff
• Develops mechanical design documents for inclusion in the Commission’s Design Manual, Facility Guide Books and other documents
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Environment And Physical Demands Position is a combination of field and office work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the princi ples and practices of mechanical engineering
• Ability to plan and direct the work of professional engineers, other engineering personnel and administrative personnel
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge of specific administrative, professional, technical, and field problems
• Ability to prepare and effectively present highly technical and complex engineering reports and estimates both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work as a project team member; good professional engineering judgment

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engi neering
• 6+ years of experience in the practice of professional mechanical engineering,
• 1+ year(s) in planning and directing difficult senior mechanical engineering projects

Additional Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer 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
• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

• Minimum of 2 years of mechanical engineering experience with industrial type facilities similar to water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Salary $96,368 - $163,826