Aqua America, Inc Hiring for Project Engineer I Full Time

Are you a jack of all trades who gets excited by the idea of managing everything from the creation of a multimillion-dollar dam reconstruction project to overseeing the replacement of miles and miles of watermains? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you as a Project Engineer with Aqua!

Aqua is on a mission to improve the infrastructure and ensure the highest quality of drinking water and waste water services possible. We are in need of a nimble, detail-oriented Project Engineer to support the cause. Working under the general supervision of the Engineering Manager you will tackle the below duties for the state of Illinois.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for planning for assigned divisions/systems.
• Modeling and review of all waterline and sewer projects.
• Responsible for design of assigned projects (out of ordinary projects – tanks, boosters, lift stations, Water Treatment Plant projects, Waste Water Plant projects, regulating vaults, etc.).
• Responsible for submittal of any required permits and approvals.
• Responsible for obtaining necessary easements for all assigned projects.
• Responsible for bidding, preparation and obtaining approvals for requisitions.
• Manages construction.
• Responsible for the processing of invoices.
• Completes all necessary paperwork needed for accounting to close the project.
• Responsible for Due Diligence for possible new acquisitions.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Selected candidate must be a Registered, Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain PE license within three year from hire date.
• Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred. Education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents within the State of IL

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $84,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Danville, IL 61832: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location