WSSC Water

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

$118,178-$201,222

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