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Chesapeake Water Environment Association Title:
Sr. Civil Engineer - Water Facilities Systems Control
Post Date
7/23/2025
Expiration Date
9/3/2025
Details:
Sr. Civil Engineer - Water Facilities Systems Control
Recruitment Category Type Standard
Functional Category All Teams
Grade EG.15
FLSA Status Exempt
Requisition Number 25-0274
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Level Non-Management
Job Code N/A
Job Description Summary
Organization Name Systems Control
Reports to Section Manager
Full or Part Time Full Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or Temporary Regular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Position Location Laurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
The Sr. Civil Engineer performs highly responsible supervisory and/or senior level civil engineering work in the field, plant and/or office. This role will be an integral part in maintaining the water facilities and infrastructure that is part of the WSSC Water transmission and distribution system.
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
Qualifications:
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
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
Comments:
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 Date 08/01/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Employer:
WSSC Water
Address:
14501 Sweitzer Lane
Website:
https://wsscwater.peopleadmin.com/postings/14015