Design Review Engineer

American Water; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Defined Contribution Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Senior Staff Professional within the Military Services Group Engineering to lead the development and management of capital projects in water and wastewater systems.

You will oversee asset management, capital planning, engineering design, project and construction management, and coordination with internal teams and external consultants. Travel and regulatory considerations apply as part of project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical or related field.
• Master’s degree or advanced study preferred.
• 8 years minimum overall experience; 5 years Engineering/Project Management in water/wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage capital projects in water and wastewater systems.
• Oversee asset management, capital planning, engineering design, project and construction management.
• Coordinate privatized water supply systems and wastewater operations.
• Provide technical leadership and manage external consultants and vendors.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safe project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership presence

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Quantitative/financial analysis

Engineering knowledge (water/waste)

Contract administration knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (US)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

This position my sit anywhere in the MSG footprint.

Position Information

Salary Range: $ $115,000- $127,000

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

As a senior staff professional within the American Water Military Services Group Engineering function, this position is responsible for the development and management of capital projects or assignments in the field of water and wastewater systems. This includes all aspects of privatized water supply systems and wastewater collection & treatment systems including asset management, capital planning, engineering design, project and construction management, business development, and issues relating to operations & maintenance.

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Projects or assignments fall within the following general categories:

• Asset/Capital Planning - water/wastewater system planning and analysis in order to recommend projects or other approaches to address system needs. Develop and administer capital budgets (detailed annual plan & 5-year forecast) including selection and prioritization of projects or programs that best meet identified needs. System analysis efforts range from hydraulic modeling and capacity determinations/recommendations to topic specific or comprehensive system master planning in any or all of the following areas: source of supply, treatment, residuals handling, storage, pumping, water distribution, wastewater collection, automation & controls, regionalization, regulatory compliance, operational reliability and efficiency.
• Project Delivery - Managing all activities concerned with the delivery of multiple capital investment projects from inception to completion. This includes project budgeting and administration within an established capital investment management process, management or self-performance of project delivery tasks including preliminary engineering, detailed design, permitting, procurement, construction management, field inspection, testing, turnover and project closeout.
• Technical Services – Developing and implementing technical standards applicable to the asset base of American Water. Serve as a technical expert and resource in area of engineering discipline. Serve as an Administrator of the Trimble Unity Construct Project Management System. Support project delivery efforts through interpreting and determining asset & operational requirements, organizing and executing detailed engineering design tasks, administering project specific permitting tasks, providing technical support and operator training during construction & commissioning. Assignments include self-performed design and engineering analysis tasks & management of external consulting engineers performing similar tasks.
• Operations & Maintenance Support - Engineering studies and/or troubleshooting related to water/wastewater operations and maintenance concerns, project or program management for maintenance of engineered assets (storage tanks, reservoirs, dams, etc.) or event management support related to unplanned occurrences (droughts, storms, floods, power outage, asset failures, etc.).
• Business Development – Working as part of a business development team, assisting in the pursuit of new business and growth opportunities. Tasks include performing due diligence, preparation of technical and cost proposals, and execution of engineering services for successful proposals.

Key Accountabilities

• Completion of projects or assignments in accordance with sound engineering principals & practice, American Water Policies, Procedures, Guidelines or Standards, and sound industry practice.
• Development of detailed project scope, budget and schedule. Project management, execution, monitoring and reporting in accordance with the established scope, budget and schedule.
• Comprehensive interaction and communication with internal and external project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that the end solution and delivery method addresses their needs. Employ a teaming & consensus building approach and a proactive issue identification and resolution process to improve project delivery performance and the success of the end result.
• Professional management and contract administration of third-party providers of services and goods including engineering & environmental consultants, surveyors, construction contractors, material and equipment vendors, materials testing and inspection firms, etc.
• Within established area of expertise, for assigned projects, or other matters of strategic interest, serve as a technical advisor and representative of the Company in meetings, workshops, conferences, negotiations, environmental agencies, State or local permitting agencies, professional or industry organizations or special interest groups.
• Pursue educational and professional development to enhance knowledge, performance and contributions to the organization.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work on multiple projects or assignments with minimum direction.
• Effective management skills (e.g. planning, organizing, coordinating individual staff and teams).
• Verbal and written communications skills (e.g. presentation, report writing, listening).
• Interpersonal skills (e.g. tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to motivate others).
• Strong Quantitative, analytical and financial skills; attention to details.
• Leadership presence (e.g. ability to deal effectively and maintain cooperation working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders).
• Knowledge of engineering theory and practice related to planning, design, construction and operation of water/wastewater facilities, project management, water resources, engineering economics and utility operations.
• Knowledge of engineering or construction contract administration and project delivery approaches related to water/wastewater facilities.
• Knowledge of US regulations (environmental), legislation, new technology and current trends impacting the water industry.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical or related field.
• Master’s degree or advanced study in field of specialty preferred.
• 8 years minimum overall experience.
• 5 years Engineering/ Project Management experience in water and wastewater industry.

Travel Requirements

• 20 %
• 85% office.
• 15% field.
• In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.

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