WSSC Water

Principal Electrical Engineer (Design & Construction)

Laurel, MD

full time

$121,724-$207,259

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

The Principal Electrical Engineer carries out major electrical engineering projects and programs using sound engineering practices. Designs a variety of large complex projects with a focus on electrical systems for water and wastewater projects.

Essential Functions

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Oversees and leads teams of professional engineers and other engineering and administrative personnel to conduct electrical engineering studies

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Designs a variety of large complex projects with a focus on electrical systems for water and wastewater projects

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Oversees and leads the preparation of contract documents for in-house designs; reviews consultants’ reports and designs; reviews contractors’ submittals

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Plans, organizes and oversees a wide range of multi-disciplinary, multi-faceted engineering activities

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Consults with various internal divisions and sections, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and contractors

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Troubleshoots electrical faults and prepares reports on electrical design, construction, maintenance and operation issues and problems

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Oversees and leads the development and revision of design guidelines, equipment criteria, construction standards details and specifications dealing with electrical equipment and service

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Participates in the formulation of long-range facility plans and system improvement projects

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Leads and trains senior and junior-level electrical engineers

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Prepares electrical cost estimates for in-house engineering projects

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Participates in the general preparation of project budget estimates

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Attends necessary meetings and hearings and follows through on recommendation

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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

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Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering

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Ability to plan and oversee the work of professional engineers and other engineering and administrative personnel

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Ability to apply electrical engineering knowledge to solve technical problems

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Ability to prepare and effectively present highly technical and complex engineering reports and estimates both verbally and in writing

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Ability to use sound professional engineering judgment

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree

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6+ years electrical engineering experience

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2+ years electrical engineering design experience

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1+ years experience in planning and directing electrical engineering projects

Principal Electrical Engineer (Design & Construction)

About This Job

Essential Functions

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

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