Engineering Project Specialist

American Water Co.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Engineering Project Specialist to support the design and construction of vital water resource projects. This entry-level role involves assisting project managers, managing data, and ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing essential services to millions, while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation. If you are eager to make a difference in the utility sector and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Wellness programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring 2 years of experience in project management or engineering.
• Associate's degree in relevant fields preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing engineering projects and coordinating with capital teams.
• Input and analyze data for departmental processes and reporting.

Skills

InVision application knowledge

eBuilder application knowledge

Engineering design theory

Project management

Construction management

Water resources knowledge

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Applied Science

Project Management

Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

InVision

eBuilder

Job description

Company: American Water Works Company Inc

Requisition ID: 108039

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.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!

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, we keep life flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 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.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

The Engineering Project Specialist is responsible for assisting engineering project managers in coordinating and administering design and construction of water resource projects, and support capital teams on tasks related to tracking and management of the overall capital program. Duties include data input/analysis for department processes and report generation; capital project spend tracking; fixed asset and job cost order processing; expense spend tracking; inventory control, asset records management; preparation and maintenance of documentation, general support and administration of projects and department needs, and special projects.

Key Accountabilities

Assist capital program management and project management teams in the implementation and administration of the InVision & eBuilder application.

Assist the engineering team in various data quality assurance activities such as data formatting, data quality control and data/file uploading to various enterprise systems.

Assist in the management and tracking of the electrical safety program.

Assist in tracking recommendations from our property insurer and the resolution of issues.

Support the engineering function to drive completion of established initiatives.

Coordination of data requests from and to the business.

Effectively coordinate and administer functional support work processes for activities including design, project delivery and construction for varying water resource system projects.

Key Accountabilities Cont'd

Input and analyze data for department work processes, business systems and reports.

Prepare variance reports as required.

Assist in preparation of documents related to the capital program budget.

Assist in monitoring expenditures to budget according to the Capital Program Management policies and procedures.

Prepare and analyze or contribute to department or functional key performance indicator reports.

Support the management and appropriate record retention of files, records, drawings, reports, maps, charts, budgets, and other data related to engineering and construction projects.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of InVision application preferred.
• Knowledge of eBuilder application preferred.
• General knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, project management, construction and contract management, water resources, water/wastewater facilities and/or utility operations.
• Sound business acumen and judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• 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

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science, Project Management, Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Additional relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 2 years’ experience.

Scope

This is an entry-level individual contributor position.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%, as required.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver’s License.

Primarily indoor office environment with occasional work in the field.

Champions safety.

Customer obsessed.

Cultivates innovation.

Nimble learning.

Drives Results.

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing.

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Nearest Major Market: Davenport
Nearest Secondary Market: Moline