Lead, Project Delivery Engineer

American Water Co.; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 100,260 - 164,860; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Lead, Project Delivery Engineer to oversee multiple water and wastewater capital projects, managing consulting firms, reviewing design packages, and developing bids. You will supervise construction activities to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and 8+ years of related experience. You will collaborate with operations, coordinate regulatory approvals, and ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; PE license required.
• 8+ years in engineering design, planning, construction or project delivery/PM.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Water/wastewater hydraulic modeling experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, on time, within scope and budget.
• Monitor delivery metrics to improve efficiency and procurement approaches.
• Deliver Capital Projects/programs per CIM system to meet asset needs.
• Ensure Asset Owner satisfaction and coordinate operational impacts of projects.
• Coordinate land acquisition, easements, permits, and other approvals with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory criteria and standards.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Water/wastewater facilities

Environmental regulations

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Lead, Project Delivery Engineer

Compensation Data

Base Salary Range: $100,260- $164,860 per year.

This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and offers continued salary growth. Base salary compensation will be determined based on market, geography, skills, education, and experience, and American Water is committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs, and more.

Primary Role

The Lead, Project Delivery Engineer is responsible for managing all project delivery activities for multiple water and wastewater utility system capital projects or programs, including selection and management of consulting engineering firms, technical reviews of design packages, developing technical bid packages, and managing construction activities. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, contractors, technicians, and/or CAD operators.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage multiple water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Drive efficiency into project delivery through monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, etc.) and pursuing more effective delivery and procurement approaches.
• Deliver assigned Capital Projects and/or programs in accordance with policies and procedures set in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs.
• Ensure Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interact with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operation’s needs and coordinate operational impacts related to project delivery program.
• Interact with internal stakeholders and external governmental agencies to coordinate land acquisition, easements, rights of ways, permits, certificates, and other project approvals for assigned projects and programs.
• Ensure compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice.
• Familiarity with project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities, and utility operations.
• Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water industry.
• Familiarity with environmental regulatory requirements, and trends impacting the water industry.
• Sound business acumen and judgment.
• 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).
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ 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.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Work Environment

• Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at water/wastewater facilities to conduct site investigations and participate in on-site project kick-off/review meetings.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20%, as required.

Competencies

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

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.