Associate, Project Delivery Engineer
American Water is committed to providing reliable water and wastewater services. The Associate, Project Delivery Engineer is responsible for various engineering tasks related to water and wastewater utility systems, including design, project management, and operational support.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Assist in the development of detailed project plans, designs, and specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations
- Conduct system capacity evaluations, analysis of water source, treatment, pumping and collection/distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests or regional growth opportunities
- Assist with multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or construction
- Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches
- Any other special projects and tasks assigned by their team leads or managers
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in related field of Engineering
- 0 - 2 years' experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management
- Valid Driver's License
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, water resources, project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities and utility operations
- Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water industry
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (commercial and environmental), industry standards, and trends impacting the water industry
- Sound business acumen and judgment
- Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation)
- Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others)
- Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus
Benefits
- Annual incentive pay
- 401(k)
- Defined Contribution Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
- Disability
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Health and wellness programs
- Learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally
- Hybrid
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