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The Principal Structural Engineer oversees, leads and carries out major structural engineering projects and programs. The engineer performs at a principal level engineer and has a wide latitude for independent decision making consistent with sound engineering practices. The engineer guides and trains intermediate and junior engineers. Essential Functions • 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 the area of structural engineering • Consults with various Divisions/Sections, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, and contractors in performing complex studies and investigations • Prepares reports on design, construction, maintenance and operation issues/problems of systems and facilities infrastructure related to structural engineering • Performs, leads, or oversees structural investigations and inspections of pipelines (steel pipes, ductile iron pipes, prestressed concrete cylinder pipes (PCCPs), reinforced concrete pipes and others) and above/underground structures related to water and wastewater systems and facilities infrastructure • 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 engineering analysis and design calculations related to structural engineering • Analyzes structural findings and performs appropriate calculations for engineering investigations and studies • Provides project management on various systems and facilities projects from conceptual design to planning and through construction and testing related to structural engineering • Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business Other Functions • Oversees, directs, and leads the development/revision of or develops/revises structural design guidelines, criteria, standard details and specifications • Investigates/evaluates new materials and methods for incorporation into WSSC Water’s standards • Performs design/construction problem-resolution to structural engineering issues • 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 • Performs other related duties as assigned