Junior Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

American Water

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

American Water seeks an Associate, Project Delivery Engineer in Chattanooga. This entry-level role supports engineering tasks across water and wastewater utilities, including design, project management, and operational support to ensure reliable service to customers.

You may supervise junior staff and collaborate with consulting engineers and CAD operators as needed. The position emphasizes teamwork, analytical thinking, and adherence to regulatory requirements, with ongoing opportunities to

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
0-2 years in engineering design, planning, construction, or project delivery.
Knowledge of water and wastewater facilities and basic project management.

Responsibilities

Assist in water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget.
Develop detailed project plans, designs, and specifications for pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations.
Conduct system capacity evaluations and analyze water source, treatment, pumping, storage, and distribution as needed.
Support multiple small to mid-size projects and perform varied engineering assignments in planning, design or construction.
Translate technical information into feasible engineering approaches and support team leads on special projects.