Engineering Project Specialist

American Water; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking utility company as an Engineering Project Specialist, where your contributions will help ensure the delivery of safe and reliable water services. In this dynamic role, you will assist project managers in coordinating and administering vital water resource projects. Your expertise in data analysis, project management, and engineering design will be crucial as you support the capital program and ensure operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a company that values diversity and innovation, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health benefits package

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in project management or engineering.
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating engineering projects and managing capital programs.
• Support data quality assurance and project tracking.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Engineering design theory

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Applied Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

InVision

eBuilder

Job description

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Requisition ID: 108071

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.

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.

Primary Role
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 applications.
• 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.

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. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Additional relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 2 years of experience.

Certifications/ Licenses

Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment

Primarily indoor office environment with occasional work in the field.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%, as required.

Key Interfaces/ Relationships

• OWE team
• State Engineering team members
• Project team members
• State Operations teams
• Consulting Engineers and Contractors
• Environmental team

Competencies

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives results
• Collaborates

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 his or her 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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Utilities