Principal Structural Engineer - Pipelines
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
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Job summary
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in the practice of engineering.
- 1+ years of experience in planning and directing engineering projects.
Responsibilities
- Oversees and leads major structural engineering projects and programs.
- Conducts structural investigations and inspections.
- Analyzes structural findings and performs engineering investigations.
Skills
Education
Job description
Recruitment Category Type
Recruitment Category Type Standard
Functional Category
Grade
Grade EG.16
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Requisition Number
Requisition Number 26-0085
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Level
Job Level Non-Management
Job Code
Job Code N/A
Job Description Summary
Organization Name
Organization Name Engineering & Environmental Services
Reports to
Reports to Section Manager, Civil Engineering Support
Full or Part Time
Full or Part Time Full Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or Temporary
Regular or Temporary Regular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
Position Location
Position Location Laurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
The Principal Structural Engineer oversees, leads and carries out major structural engineering projects and programs. The engineer performs at a principal level engineer and has a wide latitude for independent decision making consistent with sound engineering practices. The engineer guides and trains intermediate and junior engineers.
Essential Functions
- Conducts or leads the study, development and design of a variety of large, complex projects related to structural engineering
- Plans, organizes, and oversees the administration of the technical work and program of professional engineers, other engineering and administrative personnel in the area of structural engineering
- Consults with various Divisions/Sections, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, and contractors in performing complex studies and investigations
- Prepares reports on design, construction, maintenance and operation issues/problems of systems and facilities infrastructure related to structural engineering
- Performs, leads, or oversees structural investigations and inspections of pipelines (steel pipes, ductile iron pipes, prestressed concrete cylinder pipes (PCCPs), reinforced concrete pipes and others) and above/underground structures related to water and wastewater systems and facilities infrastructure
- Performs, leads, or oversees design and construction for structural rehabilitation of small and large diameter PCCPs, steel pipes, reinforced concrete pipes and retrofit of other types of structures
- Performs engineering analysis and design calculations related to structural engineering
- Analyzes structural findings and performs appropriate calculations for engineering investigations and studies
- Provides project management on various systems and facilities projects from conceptual design to planning and through construction and testing related to structural engineering
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
- Oversees, directs, and leads the development/revision of or develops/revises structural design guidelines, criteria, standard details and specifications
- Investigates/evaluates new materials and methods for incorporation into WSSC Water’s standards
- Performs design/construction problem-resolution to structural engineering issues
- Performs reviews of construction submittals related to structural engineering
- Performs in-house designs of underground structures such as vaults, wet wells, and thrust blocks
- Performs inspections of existing above/underground structures related to water and wastewater systems and facilities
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Work is performed in a business casual office environment
- On occasion, may visit field sites to conduct investigations
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of structural engineering, including design of steel, timber, reinforced concrete structures and other composite structures, foundations, as well as structural rehabilitation of pipelines
- Conducts failure investigations
- Good knowledge of municipal public work design procedures and criteria
- Ability to apply engineering knowledge to resolve specific administrative, professional, and technical problems
- Ability to prepare and effectively present highly technical and complex engineering reports and estimates both verbally and in writing
- Good professional engineering judgment
- BS degree in Structural, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in the practice of engineering
- 1+ year(s) of experience in planning and directing difficult engineering projects at an intermediate engineering level
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Maryland. If candidate has PE license in another state, candidate must obtain Maryland registration within 12 months of hire or transfer
- 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 all safety training as required by WSSC Water
- Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
- Structural design for new and retrofit of existing structures, including large diameter pressure and gravity pipes and various water/wastewater facilities
- Master’s degree in Structural, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Eligible applicants will be reviewed for consideration after 11/24/25.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland or another state?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?
- Yes
- No
- * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Yes
- No
- Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
- Yes
- No
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