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WSSC Water · 5 months ago

Principal Electrical Engineer (Design & Construction)

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$122K/yr - $207K/yr

6+ years exp

WSSC Water is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead major electrical engineering projects and programs focused on water and wastewater systems. The role involves overseeing teams, designing complex projects, and ensuring the preparation of contract documents and engineering standards.

Service IndustryWaterWater Purification

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

Leads and trains senior and junior-level electrical engineers

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 recommendation

Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical engineeringDesign guidelines developmentProject managementTechnical problem solvingTeam leadershipTechnical report presentation

Required

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

Bachelor's degree

6+ years electrical engineering experience

2+ years electrical engineering design experience

1+ years experience in planning and directing electrical engineering projects

Company

WSSC Water

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Established in 1918, WSSC Water is currently among the largest water and wastewater utilities in the nation, with a network of nearly 6,000 miles of drinking water pipeline and over 5,600 miles of sewer pipeline.

Founded in 1918

Laurel, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.wsscwater.com

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