Principal Engineer

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Principal Engineer assigns and coordinates the work of engineering team members, reviews design plans produced by or reviewed by team members, and manages consulting engineers performing work of considerable difficulty. The role assists with coordinating facility design with other District departments and meets with consulting engineers, contractors, private development project owners, and public officials as required. The position maintains and monitors project schedules, maintains records, and prepares technical reports. Additional duties may include developing presentations for District staff and external groups, managing District archives, maintaining project file records, and performing related duties as required or delegated by a supervisor. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably civil engineering; six years of experience as a licensed Professional Engineer; and a Professional Engineer license in Missouri. The position is designated safety sensitive and requires passing a Non-D.O.T. drug test. Employees in the role are not subject to Federal D.O.T. drug and alcohol testing regulations. Current employees must have received a 'Meets Expectations' or 'Proficient' rating on their most recent performance evaluation to be eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably civil engineering.
Six years of experience as a licensed Professional Engineer.
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
Valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Must pass a Non-D.O.T. drug test because the position is designated safety sensitive.
Current employees must have a 'Meets Expectations' or 'Proficient' rating on their most recent performance evaluation to be eligible.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, especially the review, design, and construction of sewer facilities.
Thorough knowledge of the District's design and construction standards and policies.
Considerable skill using computers and computer modeling, including HYDRA, XP-SWMM, PCSWMM, EPA Net, and other related hydraulic modeling programs.
Extensive oral and written communication skills.
Skill maintaining effective working relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, private developers, governmental officials, and the general public.
Skill planning and coordinating the work of others.
Skill preparing technical reports and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

Assign and coordinate the work of engineering team members.
Assist in reviewing design plans produced by or reviewed by team members.
Manage consulting engineers performing work of considerable difficulty.
Assist in coordinating facility design with other District departments.
Meet with consulting engineers, contractors, private development project owners, and public officials as required.
Maintain and monitor project schedules.
Maintain records and prepare technical reports.
May develop presentations for District staff and external groups.
Manage District archives and maintain file records for all District projects.
Perform related duties as required or delegated by the supervisor.