Principal Engineer

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

engineers 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 implement budgetary

adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

· Attend and participate in professional group meetings and committees; stay abreast of new trends and

innovations in the field of relevant engineering disciplines and maintenance. Contribute to industry white papers

and speak or teach at industry events.

· Participate in the development and execution of business development programs and initiatives, including

proactively seeking out new opportunities and strengthening existing client relationships.

· Ensure engineering team follows Company standards and procedures.

· Meticulously follow Company quality procedures and utilize quality tools. Participate in effectiveness evaluations

and lead improvement initiatives.

· 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 screens.

· Field settings may include work outdoors and on construction sites during all weather conditions.

· May be requested to work overtime and weekends.

· Position may require travel (up to 50%); valid driver’s 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

· Consistently demonstrates high levels of mechanical engineering technical knowledge, ingenuity, and creativity.

· Expert knowledge of mechanical 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.

· The ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment.

· The ability to prioritize tasks based on impact.

· The ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

· Excellent verbal communication skills, including public speaking

EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and substantial professional development required.

· Master’s degree or PhD strongly preferred.

· Fifteen or more years of progressive engineering experience.

· Licensed Professional Engineer.

· Meaningful operations or construction experience required.