Principal Electrical Engineer Job at WSSC Water

WSSC Water Laurel, MD

$91,257 - $139,308 a year

The Principal Electrical Engineer carries out major electrical engineering projects and programs using sound engineering practices. The Principal Electrical Engineer has wide latitude for independent decision making and trains intermediate and junior engineers.

Essential Functions
  • 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

  • Trouble-shoots 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 electrical engineer

  • 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 recommendations

  • 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
  • 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

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 6+ years electrical engineering experience
  • 2+ years electrical engineering design experience
  • 1+ years experience in planning and directing electrical engineering projects


Oversees and takes the lead in major electrical engineering projects. Performs highly responsible electrical engineering work in the field and office; manages, leads and carries out major electrical engineering projects and programs; investigates electrical distribution systems operational and maintenance issues as well as water and wastewater equipment requirements; Principal level project engineer with greater skill, independence, broader technical, administrative and managerial knowledge to ensure good engineering practices are used; has wide latitude for independent decision making consistent with sound engineering practices; guides and trains intermediate and junior engineers.



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