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Position Information

Functional TitleSr. Manager, Underground Water & Sewer Utility Pipeline Design

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryEngineering & Construction

GradeEG.19

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number26-0075

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelDivision Manager

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NamePipeline Design

Reports toChief Engineer

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheSr. Manager, Pipeline Designplans, directs, and administers activities of the Pipeline Design Division within the Engineering & Construction Department. The Sr. Manager, Pipeline Design position requires advanced knowledge of technical design and construction methods, as well as program management of the project delivery process for underground pipeline installation and refurbishment.

Essential Functions

+ Plans, directs and administers the overall activities of the Pipeline Design Division

+ Manages subordinate engineering staff engaged in the planning, design administration, contract document preparation, and design review of water and sewer main replacement, rehabilitation and relocation projects and sewer system evaluation studies ( SSES )

+ Manages a comprehensive system of sewer flow monitors for flow reporting and assessment of I/I removal potential

+ Originates or prepares engineering, management, and financial reports in either oral or written formats as required, and presents such reports to the Commission, Executive staff, outside agencies, the public and other stakeholders

+ Directs and/or supports execution of WSSC Water Strategic Priority Initiatives (critical objectives)

+ Annually prepares, justifies and administers a large capital and operating budget

+ Establishes policies and procedures that define the work processes of the Division

+ Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination

+ Prepares work plans and project assignments for the Division

+ Provides coaching, consultation and support to subordinate personnel

+ Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

+ Serves as Acting Chief of Engineering and Construction when designated

+ Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

+ Ability to climb ladders, and work in confined spaces and elevated locations

+ Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds, and to utilize appropriate safety equipment and procedures effectively; ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises

+ Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night

+ Good physical condition, particularly absence of respiratory and back problems

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and infrastructure management

+ Thorough knowledge of planning, design and SSES contract administration

+ Ability to plan and direct the work of professional engineers, support staff, architect/engineers and other engineering personnel

+ Ability to assess and balance workloads and project assignments

+ Ability to prepare and present written and verbal reports to a wide variety of stakeholders

+ Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with constituents and the public

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline

+ 10+ years civil engineering experience that includes 5+ years experience in planning and directing utility related design projects and administration of design contracts

+ 3+ years management experience

Additional Requirements

+ 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

+ Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

+ Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland

+ Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Salary$168,976 - $287,716

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 Date12/02/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Writing Sample