Principal Electrical Engineer

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Laurel, Maryland, US
$96.4K-$163.8K a year
Full-time

General Summary

The Principal Electrical Engineer carries out major electrical engineering projects and programs using sound engineering practices.

The Principal Electrical Engineer has wide latitude for independent decision making and trains intermediate and junior engineers. Essential Functions

  • Oversees and leads teams of professional engineers and other engineering and administrative personnel to conduct electrical engineering studies
  • Designs a variety of large complex projects with a focus on electrical systems for water and wastewater projects
  • Oversees and leads the preparation of contract documents for in-house designs; reviews consultants’ reports and designs;

reviews contractors’ submittals

  • Plans, organizes and oversees a wide range of multi-disciplinary, multi-faceted engineering activities
  • Consults with various internal divisions and sections, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and contractors
  • Trouble-shoots electrical faults and prepares reports on electrical design, construction, maintenance and operation issues and problems
  • Oversees and leads the development and revision of design guidelines, equipment criteria, construction standards details and specifications dealing with electrical equipment and service
  • Participates in the formulation of long-range facility plans and system improvement projects
  • Leads and trains senior electrical engineer
  • Prepares electrical cost estimates for in-house engineering projects
  • Participates in the general preparation of project budget estimates
  • Attends necessary meetings and hearings and follows through on recommendations
  • Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Environment And Physical Demands The role is performed in the field and office environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering
  • Ability to plan and oversee the work of professional engineers and other engineering and administrative personnel
  • Ability to apply electrical engineering knowledge to solve technical problems
  • Ability to prepare and effectively present highly technical and complex engineering reports and estimates both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to use sound professional engineering judgment

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 6+ years electrical engineering experience
  • 2+ years electrical engineering design experience
  • 1+ years experience in planning and directing electrical engineering projects

Additional Requirements

  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • 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 the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

  • 2+ years of electrical engineering experience with industrial type facilities, particularly water or wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Salary $96,368 - $163,826

30+ days ago
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