Water Utility Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

This is a Full-Time Hybrid-Remote (3 days per week on-site) in Laurel, MD. This is a Direct Hire position with a Water Utility/ Water Treatment & Distribution Company. Full benefit, PTO, and paid holidays.

Number of Available Positions: 2

Salary Target: $120K-$190K/YR (Salary is flexible based on the relevant years of professional experience and background related to the position)

Requirements: ship or Work Status Authorization; PE License is required (or has the ability to transfer PE license to MD upon employment); Completed Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering; Ability to complete and pass a background & drug screening; 6+ years of relevant professional Electrical Engineering experience; 2+ years of professional relevant experience in Electrical Engineering Design; 1+ years of professional relevant experience in planning & leading Electrical Engineering projects; Must had a Valid State Driver s License that is in good standing with no more than 4 points outstanding in total on the Driving Record in order to be insurable under the Company s policy to operate Company Vehicles; Additional required professional experience in:

• Low, Med, and High Voltage
• Experience supporting Electrical (Design) Engineering supporting water/wastewater and/or other utility/industrial facilities
• Experience with major electrical equipment including substations, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, Generators, and Transformers
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze Electrical Power System studies
• AutoCAD/Revit and SKM experience is highly preferable

Job Description:

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.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

The following statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They should not be considered an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as required.

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
• 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 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 Company vehicle to conduct Company business

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & 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 in Electrical Engineering
• 6 years of experience in the principles and practice of electrical engineering, which includes 2 years of electrical engineering design and 1 year of experience in planning and directing electrical engineering projects.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid driver's license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Company driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland. If candidate has PE license in another state, candidate must obtain Maryland registration within 12 months of hire or transfer date

PREFERENCE(S):

• 2 years of electrical engineering experience with industrial type facilities, particularly water or wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations
• Master s degree in Electrical Engineering