Engineer Co-op for Water/Wastewater Utility

Aqua, Inc.; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing essential water and wastewater services. This role offers a unique blend of fieldwork and office tasks, allowing you to engage with various departments while enhancing your knowledge of the utility industry. You'll support compliance reporting, manage project records, and assist in engineering designs, all while contributing to sustainable practices and community welfare. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly compliance reporting and manage records for projects.
• Conduct inspections and assist with engineering designs for water projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Fieldwork experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

OnBase

Job description

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who work directly with customers, to scientists and engineers who ensure the delivery of reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're seeking a rewarding career that helps improve our environment and protect natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that enhance quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.

Operating under the brands Aqua (water and wastewater services), and Peoples and Delta (natural gas), Essential Utilities serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, superior customer experience, and being a premier employer—offering a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

We advocate for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting over 7,600 acres of forests and habitats across our footprint.

As one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater, and natural gas providers in the U.S., our company supplies potable water to about 54,500 connections (over 182,000 residents) across 31 municipalities in New Jersey, with 53 treatment facilities, 88 wells, and 728 miles of pipeline. Water is sourced from various aquifers, including the Precambrian, Gneiss, Stratified Drift, and others. We also provide wastewater services to approximately 6,200 customers.

Position Overview

This role combines fieldwork and office tasks, involving collaboration with departments such as operations and environmental compliance. Our goal is to foster an environment where you can learn about the drinking water and wastewater utility industry and apply this knowledge toward your future career.

Responsibilities

1. Support monthly compliance reporting
2. Conduct vertical asset inspections for asset management
3. Manage records for Aqua and developer project programs
4. Organize engineering drawings and maintain records on shared drives or OnBase
5. Assist in reviewing engineering designs for water main replacement projects
6. Visit construction sites as needed
7. Lead service line inventory efforts
8. Support project management within the engineering team
9. Assist with cross connection control programs
10. Handle permit applications (Municipal, NJDEP, NJDOT, County, etc.)
11. Perform general data entry
12. Support other tasks or projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to work independently to complete assignments
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments

Aqua is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please call (1-877-271-9012).

To maintain a fair recruitment process and prevent conflicts of interest, specific guidelines apply regarding employment and family relationships, including:

• Family members cannot have a supervisor/subordinate relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department