Principal Engineer

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District - St. Louis, MO

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Job Identification: 100283

Job Category: Engineering
Posting Date: 03/27/2025, 04:11 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 2350 Market Street, St. Louis, MO, 63103, US
Minimum Salary: 103500.00
Maximum Salary: 159000.00

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Assign and coordinate the work of engineering team members
Assist in reviewing design plans produced by or reviewed by team members
Manage consulting engineers performing work of considerable difficulty, assist in coordinating the design of facilities with other District departments
Meet with consulting engineers, contractors, private development project owners, and public officials as required
Maintain and monitor project schedules
Maintain records and prepare technical reports

Additional Responsibilities:

May develop presentations to District staff and external groups
Manage District archives and maintain file records for all District projects
Perform related duties as required or delegated by supervisor

Physical Demands

Stationary Position: Occasionally
Move/Traverse: Occasionally
Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly
Transport/Lifting: Rarely
Transport/Carrying: Rarely
Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely
Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely
Ascend/Descend: Rarely
Balancing: Rarely
Position Self/Stooping: Rarely
Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely
Position Self/Crouching: Rarely
Position Self/Crawling: Rarely
Reaching: Rarely
Handling: Occasionally
Grasping: Occasionally
Feeling: Rarely
Communicate/Talking: Constantly
Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
Repetitive Motions: Frequently
Coordination: Frequently

Work Environment

Extreme cold: Rarely
Extreme heat: Rarely
Humidity: Rarely
Wet: Rarely
Noise: Occasionally
Hazards: Rarely
Temperature Change: Rarely
Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely
Vibration: Rarely

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably civil engineering
Six years (6) experience as a licensed Professional Engineer

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, especially as it applies to the review, design and construction of sewer facilities
Thorough knowledge of the District's design and construction standards and policies
Considerable skill in the use of computers and and hydraulic modeling programs
Extensive oral and written communication skills
Considerable skill in maintaining effective working relationships with consulting engineers, contractors, private developers, governmental officials and the general public
Considerable skill in planning and coordinating the work of others
Considerable skill in preparing construction plans, specifications and estimates, technical reports, and maintaining records

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safetysensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. Current employees of MSD must have a meets expectations on their most recent performance evaluation.

About Us

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!