Engineering Project Specialist

American Water Co.; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading utility company that has been providing essential water and wastewater services for over a century. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about engineering and project management within the water industry. You will be involved in managing projects, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and fostering relationships with engineering firms and contractors. As a part of this dynamic team, you'll contribute to innovative solutions that enhance service delivery and community well-being. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and diverse environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 0 - 4 years experience in water resources design and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects related to engineering design and construction.
• Assist in preparing technical and contractual documents for capital projects.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design

Water Resources Management

Construction Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Certifications & Licenses: Engineer in Training (EIT)

Job description

Company: American Water Works Company Inc

Requisition ID: 107436

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.

Responsible for project management, engineering design, bidding, and construction management on projects relating to various aspects of the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the preparation of technical, bidding, and contractual documents associated with delivery of capital investment projects.
• Manage multiple projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design, or construction.
• Ensure scope and quality of work achieve the intent of all Design Concepts and Company standards for capacity, performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches.
• Develop strategic and strong working relationships with engineering firms, vendors, and contractors.
• Assist in providing technical expertise on engineering and operational issues.
• Supervise field and contract personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, within budget and adherence to standards.
• Adhere to Engineering Standards, specifications, and equipment manufacturer recommendations to support Center of Excellence initiatives.
• Coordinate the pre-qualification and selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection process.
• Establish project budget and cost.
• Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, project management, construction and contract management, water resources, water/wastewater facilities, and utility operations.
• Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the regulated and non-regulated water industry.
• General understanding of US regulations (commercial and environmental), legislation, and trends impacting the water industry.
• Sound business acumen and judgment.

Skills

• Process, project, and program management skills.
• Quantitative Skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem-solving).
• Effective people management (e.g., planning, organizing, controlling, and leading teams).
• Written and verbal communications (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).
• Interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem-solving, internal consulting).

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred or equivalent related work experience.
• Certifications & Licenses: Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.
• Minimum 0 - 4 years experience in water resources design and project management.

Travel Requirements

• 20%

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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.