Principal Engineer - 1778473

TITLE: Principal Engineer

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Our client provides engineering, survey and land services to the energy infrastructure marketplace. They provide a broad range of services critical to the initial phases of projects, right through completion and documentation. These services include: process, civil, mechanical and I&E engineering, project management, survey and mapping, and Right-of-Way acquisition. They have expertise and experience in both long linear projects as well as single-site facilities. Our clients are developers and operators of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission lines.

For our client, the strength of our business is based on adherence to fundamental values:

Safety of the public, our employees and our clients;

Advocacy for the interests of our clients; and

The Integrity of our operations.

The staff consists of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Survey Engineers, Designers, Drafters, Mappers and Photogrammetrists, Land Surveyors, Right-of-Way Acquisition Specialists, Safety Professionals, and the support staff necessary to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced project environments. Currently, we have offices in Massachusetts, Texas, Maine, West Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Idaho, and Ontario. Our ownership team and staff have decades of experience serving the Energy Infrastructure marketplace and have helped develop significant pipeline and power line projects all over the country.

CATEGORY Engineering

POSITION Principal Engineer

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leads engineering-related activities on one or more projects.
• Coordinate assigned activities with other job families.
• Manage the development and implementation of family-related goals, objectives, and policies.
• Work with the Human Resources Coordinator to hire new engineering talent and conduct performance reviews with existing employees.
• Manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures; and guide less senior engineer towards licensure.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of relevant engineering disciplines and maintenance.
• Participate in the development and execution of business development programs and initiatives.
• Ensure engineering team follows Company standards and procedures.
• Provide information, suggestions, advice and technical assistance to city, county and district officials and programs by answering questions, interpreting applicable laws and regulations and other entities to resolve problems.
• Direct and supervise other engineer's activities.
• Although not the primary responsibility of this position, when needed, a Principal Engineer has the ability to perform the responsibilities identified in the Engineer III job description.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Duties are performed in office and field settings.
• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.
• Field settings may include work outdoors and on construction sites during all weather conditions.
• May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
• Flexibility is desired with the ability to work in either our New England or South West office regions specific locations discussed in interview.
• Position may require travel (up to 50%); valid drivers license and acceptable DMV record required.

Physical requirements

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of an Engineer III.
• Consistently demonstrates high levels of technical knowledge, ingenuity, and creativity.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles and practices and the ability to apply them
• The ability to balance multiple tasks, along with strong communication skills is essential.
• The ability to make decisions and find alternative solutions to problems.
• Capacity to conduct and participate in meetings with senior management.

Experience and Education

• Bachelors degree in engineering and substantial professional development required.
• Masters degree or PhD preferred.
• Twenty or more years of progressive engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Meaningful operations or construction experience required.

FULL-TIME

LOCATION Annapolis, Maryland