WSSC Water

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Laurel, MD

full time

$121,724-$207,259

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

The Principal Mechanical 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

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Participates in the formulation of long-range programs for improvement in the mechanical systems for WSSC Water

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Creates programs and designs for a variety of Commission projects

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Directs the work of junior mechanical engineers and other employees in design and program tasks

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Performs and/or directs the preparation and review of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents as needed

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Consults with various departments of the Commission on mechanical equipment design, operational and maintenance issues

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Confers with local, governmental, and private officials on mechanical engineering issues and studies

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Prepares cost estimates for mechanical engineering sections on special projects

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Prepares complex mechanical engineering studies and investigations and produces final engineering reports

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Attends necessary meetings and some government hearings as needed

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Performs mentoring of junior mechanical engineering staff

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Develops mechanical design documents for inclusion in the Commission’s Design Manual, Facility Guide Books and other documents

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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

Position is a combination of field and office work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering

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

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Ability to apply engineering knowledge of specific administrative, professional, technical, and field 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 work as a project team member; good professional engineering judgment

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

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6+ years of experience in the practice of professional mechanical engineering,

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1+ year(s) in planning and directing difficult senior mechanical engineering projects

Principal Mechanical Engineer

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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