Entry-Level Water Planning Engineer

American Water; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is hiring an entry-level Associate Planning Engineer in Urbana, IL. The role focuses on assessing long-term needs of water and/or wastewater systems and developing project solutions to ensure reliable service.

Responsibilities include hydraulic modeling, demand projections, asset condition analysis, and planning recommendations. The position involves collaboration with engineering teams, potential supervision of CAD operators, and opportunities for growth within a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of Engineering.
• 0 - 2 years’ experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management.
• Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing strategic water and wastewater system planning studies.
• Conduct system capacity evaluations and analyze sources, treatment, pumping and distribution needs.
• Assist in hydraulic model development, calibration and analysis for water and wastewater systems.
• Assist with multiple small to medium projects and varied engineering assignments.
• Develop technical information into feasible engineering approaches.
• Support supervision of consulting engineers, technicians, and CAD operators.

Skills

Engineering theory

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

American Water is hiring an entry-level Associate Planning Engineer in Urbana, IL. The role focuses on assessing long-term needs of water and/or wastewater systems and developing project solutions to ensure reliable service.

Responsibilities include hydraulic modeling, demand projections, asset condition analysis, and planning recommendations. The position involves collaboration with engineering teams, potential supervision of CAD operators, and opportunities for growth within a regulated