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Principal Structural Engineer

WSSC Water
Laurel, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026

At WSSC Water, we are passionate about our one water mission and devoted to delivering safe, seamless, and satisfying service to our 1.9 million customers. It takes teamwork to deliver the essential, which is why we proudly call ourselves Team H2O – working together, sharing our talents and creativity to safeguard public health and protect the environment.



The Principal Civil Engineer - Structural provides critical technical support in structural engineering for capital improvement program projects, and designs conducted in house for emergency and urgent projects for Utility Services, Production, General Services and other departments. This individual has a wide latitude for independent decision making consistent with sound engineering practices.



Essential Responsibilities

  • Conducts or leads the study, development and design of a variety of large, complex projects related to structural engineering
  • Plans, organizes, and oversees the administration of the technical work and program of professional engineers, other engineering and administrative personnel in structural engineering
  • Performs, leads, or oversees design and construction for structural rehabilitation of small and large diameter PCCPs, steel pipes, reinforced concrete pipes and retrofit of other types of structures
  • Performs reviews of construction submittals related to structural engineering
  • Performs in-house designs of underground structures such as vaults, wet wells, and thrust blocks
  • Performs engineering analysis and design calculations related to structural engineering
  • Oversees, directs, and leads the development/revision of or develops/revises structural design guidelines, criteria, standard details and specifications
  • Performs reviews of construction submittals related to structural engineering
  • Performs in-house designs of underground structures such as vaults, wet wells, and thrust blocks
  • Performs inspections of existing above/underground structures related to water and wastewater systems and facilities


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engi­neering
  • 5 years of experience in the practice of engineering
  • 1 year(s) of experience in planning and directing difficult engineering projects at an intermediate engineering level
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in Maryland. If candidate has PE license in another state, candidate must obtain Maryland registration within 12 months of hire or transfer
  • 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
  • Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter


Preferences

  • Structural design for new and retrofit of existing structures, including large diameter pressure and gravity pipes and various water/wastewater facilities
  • Master’s degree in Structural, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline



To learn more about WSSC Water, please visit www.wsscwater.com. To review the complete job description and apply for the Principal Civil Engineer - Structural role (vacancy #26-0085), please visit WSSC Water Careers at Careers | WSSC Water.

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