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
30+ days ago