Associate, Engineering Project Manager

American Water; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking an Associate, Engineering Project Manager to support the Engineering function with design, project delivery, and operational support for reliable service.

Responsibilities include assisting in planning, developing plans and specifications for water infrastructure, and evaluating system capacity to support growth and operations, with occasional field involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in engineering design, planning, construction or project delivery.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater facilities and utility operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in water and wastewater projects from inception to completion, on time and within budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, designs, and specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Conduct system capacity evaluations and support regional growth opportunities.
• Assist with multiple small to medium projects and various planning, design, or construction tasks.
• Translate technical information into feasible engineering approaches.
• Support special projects and tasks as assigned by team leads or managers.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Construction management

Water/wastewater

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Title: Associate, Engineering Project Manager

Posting Start Date: 8/31/26

Job Description:

Primary Role

The Associate, Project Delivery Engineer is an entry level position in the Engineering function and is responsible for various engineering tasks for water and wastewater utility systems, such as design, project management, and operational support to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of services to our customers. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, technicians, and/or CAD operators.

Key Accountabilities

• 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

Knowledge/Skills

• 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.

Experience/Education

• 0 - 2 years' experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management.
• Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in related field of Engineering

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%, as required.

Certifications & Licenses

Valid Driver's License.

Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at water/wastewater facilities to conduct site investigations and participate in on-site project kick-off/review meetings