Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

  Not Disclosed

  Laurel, MD

  Permanent

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Government - Local

Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
Oversees and leads mechanical engineering projects; 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; 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:
Participates in the formulation of long-range programs for improvement in the mechanical systems for client Water;
Creates programs and designs for a variety of Commission projects;
Directs the work of junior mechanical engineers and other employees in design and program tasks;
Performs and/or directs the preparation and review of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents as needed;
Consults with various departments of the Commission on mechanical equipment design, operational and maintenance issues;
Confers with local, governmental, and private officials on mechanical engineering issues and studies;
Prepares cost estimates for mechanical engineering sections on special projects;
Prepares complex mechanical engineering studies and investigations and produces final engineering reports;
Attends necessary meetings and some government hearings as needed;
Performs mentoring of junior mechanical engineering staff;
Develops mechanical design documents for inclusion in the Commission's Design Manual, Facility Guide Books and other documents;
Drives a vehicle to conduct the client Water business.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering;
Ability to plan and direct the work of professional engineers, other engineering personnel and administrative personnel;
Ability to apply engineering knowledge of specific administrative, professional, technical, and field problems;
Ability to prepare and effectively present highly technical and complex engineering reports and estimates both verbally and in writing;
Ability to work as a project team member; good professional engineering judgment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering;
6 years of experience in the practice of professional mechanical engineering, including 1 year in planning and directing difficult senior mechanical engineering projects.

PREFERENCE(S):
Minimum of 2 years of mechanical engineering experience with industrial type facilities similar to water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations;
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in MD. If candidate has PE license in another state, candidate must obtain MD registration within 12 months of hire or transfer date.;
Possession of a valid driver's license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a client Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date;
Completion of all safety training as required by the client;
Completion of the client Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter;