American Water Hiring for Project Engineer Full Time

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing.

Our teams are committed to customer service, operational excellence and delivering high-quality, reliable drinking water and other water-related management services.

Our primary business involves the ownership of water and wastewater utilities that provide water and wastewater services to residential, commercial and industrial customers, treating and delivering more than 1 billion gallons of water per day.

Primary Role

Undertakes assignments and activities related to the development of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including preparation of feasibility studies, acquisition of permits, and design of facilities. Typical projects include, but are not limited to, potable water wells, treatment facilities, storage tanks, and water distribution systems along with sewers, pumping stations, septic systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.Key Accountabilities

• Performs engineering calculations, contributes to the preparation of engineering and project s, conducts field investigations, develops engineering cost estimates and prepares design sketches and drawings, all under the supervision of a managing engineer.
• Monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for several medium to small
• Capital Investment Projects and programs of moderate scope and complexity.
• Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs.
• Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operations needs and is coordinated with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
• Provides limited assistance in the development of new business documents and proposals.
• Prepares portions or entire project s/designs for project managerKnowledge/Skills
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Proficient use of Office 365 the following programs: Auto-Cad (or similar),
• Excel, Word.
• Understanding of distribution and collection system hydraulics, water and wastewater treatment equipment and processes, kinetics, limitations and effluent testing. : GIS, MS-Schedule, Lotus Notes Wastewater treatment kinetics and effluent testing and process limitations. Understanding of BioWin (by EnviroSim) is a plus.
• Drinking water treatment techniques and contaminant removal techniques.
• Construction cost estimating techniques.

Skills:

• Ability to write and edit engineering proposals and s.Experience/Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Certifications & Licenses
• Minimum 7 years experience.
• Valid Drivers license requiredOther
• Ensures that policies, procedures, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives are adhered to and/or achieved.
• Pursues educational opportunities and professional development to enhance performance and contributions to the organization. (40%)
• Competencies (from the Water Division Competency Dictionary):
• Analysis and Problem Solving – Analyzes and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience.
• Drives Performance – Setting clear, challenging, collaborative goals and expectations for people that are aligned with business objectives.
• Tracking and measuring progress, providing feedback and making adjustments as necessary.
• Delivers Results – Delivers bottom line results through bold, decisive actions, working through risks and uncertainty to create opportunity.
• Continually raises standards and promotes entrepreneurial behavior.
• Influencing – The ability to articulate an objective or idea in a compelling manner, so that others are persuaded to act on its merit.CompetenciesChampions safetyCollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer obsessedDrives ResultsNimble learning

We have a hybrid work model autonomy and flexibility in how work gets done

Great atmosphere with people who care about water and the environment

Up to 9.25% employer contribution towards 401(k) and defined contribution. This includes 4% 401(k) match and an additional 5.25% employer contribution after a one-year vesting period

A comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription benefits starting on the first of the month after start date. Preview available on americanwaterbenefits.com (non-union employee tab at the top)

Up to $10K in qualified Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter benefits, EAP, LTD, STD, Discounted Pet Insurance, Fertility Saving Program, (WINFertility) Wellness program with payable tasks every quarter.