Sr. Civil Engineer - Water Facilities Systems Control
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
Position Information
Functional TitleSr. Civil Engineer - Water Facilities Systems Control
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryAll Teams
GradeEG.15
FLSA StatusExempt
Requisition Number25-0274
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelNon-Management
Job CodeN/A
Job Description Summary
This position will be an integral part in maintaining the water facilities and infrastructure that is part of the WSSC Water transmission and distribution system.
Organization NameSystems Control
Reports toSection Manager
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Position LocationLaurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
TheSr. Civil Engineerperforms highly responsible supervisory and/or senior level civil engineering work in the field, plant and/or office.
Essential Functions
+ Performs research and develops plans for major water and wastewater utilities projects
+ Supervises and participates in project design
+ Participates in the planning of future departmental activities
+ Prepares or supervises preparation of detailed plans and specifications for projects within the area of specialty
+ Designs and/or supervises the designing of a variety of structures, including water and sewer systems
+ Assists in the formulation of long-range programs for utilities engineering improvements
+ Directs research studies and compilation of comprehensive reports related to plant development
+ Prepares or supervises preparation of specifications for use in purchasing, engineering, construction and maintenance supplies and materials
+ Reviews Commission standards and specifications for adequacy and clarity
+ Prepares special reports on construction maintenance and general utilities problems including treatment equipment, pumps, operating equipment, and storage tanks
+ Supervises Engineers and Engineering Assistants in preparing plans, writing specifications, evaluation and testing materials, making preliminary and construction layout surveys and inspecting construction work in progress and on completion for adherence to plans and specifications, and for quality of materials and workmanship
+ Consults with and advises superior regarding problems encountered during construction of major utilities projects
+ May function as supervisor of division in absence of superior
+ Attends final inspections and recommends acceptance or rejection of completed work
+ Prepares contract change orders and time extensions
+ Reviews and checks final estimates, acceptance letters, design deficiency reports, weekly and daily construction reports, status reports, time cards and leave slips
+ Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget for annual and capital programs
+ Prepares periodic comprehensive reports of activities
+ Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Work is performed primarily in office environment with frequent trips to the field
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
+ Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
+ Considerable knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to design, materials evaluation, construction and maintenance of water and wastewater utilities
+ Ability to perform professional and technical research work and to give reliable advice on difficult engineering problems
+ Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of professional and technical personnel
+ Ability to deal with property owners, contractors, and the general public and to effect satisfactory working relationships
+ Good professional engineering judgment
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of civil engineering experience
Additional Requirements
+ Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually
+ 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 date
+ Completion of all safety training as required by WSSC Water
+ Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
Preferences
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland
Salary$105,080 - $178,920
Posting Detail Information
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 Date08/01/2025
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ * 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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
Optional Documents
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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