Lead Project Delivery Engineer

American Water; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 83,550 - 137,380; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Urbana, IL is seeking a Lead, Project Delivery Engineer to oversee delivery of multiple water and wastewater capital projects. You will select and supervise consulting engineers, review designs, develop bid packages, and manage construction activities to meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a PE license, and a bachelor's in engineering. Travel up to 20% is anticipated and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the base compensation posted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license mandatory.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple water and wastewater projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee selection and management of consulting firms.
• Review designs, develop technical bid packages, and manage construction activities.
• Coordinate with operations and stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with asset needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory criteria and standards.

Skills

Engineering design theory

Project management

Water and wastewater facilities

Regulatory knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Lead, Project Delivery Engineer

Job Details

Posted Range: $83,550-$137,380

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are 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 much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

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 the monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.
• Delivery of assigned Capital Projects and/or programs in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Mgt (CIM) system to meet asset needs.
• Ensure Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operation’s needs. Coordinate with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
• Interacts 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.
• Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.

Knowledge and 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 and Education

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%, as 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.

Competencies

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