Principal Electrical Design Engineer

General Summary

The Principal Electrical Design Engineer designs a variety of large complex projects with a focus on electrical systems in new and renovation projects and oversees major electrical engineering projects.

Responsible forinvestigating electrical distribution systems operational and maintenance issues. Guides and trains subordinate engineers. Essential Functions

• Designs a variety of large complex projects with a focus on electrical systems in new and renovation 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
• Troubleshoots 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
• 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 Business casual office setting with visits to ongoing offsite projects 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
• Ability to design a variety of electrical projects

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 6+ years experience in the principles and practice of electrical engineering
• 2+ years electrical engineering design experience
• 1+ year experience in planning and directing electrical engineering projects

Additional Requirements

• 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
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Maryland. If candidate has P.E. license in another state, candidate must obtain Maryland registration within 12 months of hire or transfer
• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

• 2+ years electrical engineering experience with industrial facilities
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Salary $96,368 - $163,826