Planning Engineer

American Water Works; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 75,504 - 126,126; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Work-from-home flexibility

Job summary

American Water Works is seeking an experienced engineer for strategic water and wastewater system planning, based in Juneau, Alaska. The role involves coordinating studies, evaluating system capacity, and presenting analytical results to stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, along with 4+ years of relevant experience.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $75,504.00 to $126,126.00, along with health benefits and potential for work-from-home days.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in water resources engineering and/or planning.
• Demonstrated competency in asset planning and hydraulic modeling.
• Knowledge of regulatory developments in water quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare strategic water and wastewater system planning studies.
• Conduct system capacity evaluations and analyze deficiencies.
• Present engineering analysis results to stakeholders.

Skills

Asset planning

Hydraulic modeling

Water quality

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (Environmental or Civil preferred)

Job description

Primary Role

Responsible for strategic long‑term water and wastewater system planning and the recommendation of projects to address needs related to source of supply, treatment, storage, pumping, and transmission of water as well as collection, equalization, and treatment of wastewater. The analysis and recommended solutions will affect the performance and operational integrity of water and wastewater systems within American Water.

This position can report to the Sacramento, Monterey, or Rosemead California offices. Position salary range: $75,504.00 to $126,126.00.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate and prepare strategic water and wastewater system planning studies (comprehensive or targeted, issue‑based studies).
• Prepare and maintain asset investment plans and strategic capital expenditure plans, ensuring accurate operational needs and efficiencies.
• Conduct system capacity evaluations and analyze source, production, distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies to support operations, service extension requests or regional growth opportunities.
• Serve as a competent technical resource on water and wastewater system planning matters including capital planning, source water safe yield analysis, demand/inflow projections, treatment adequacy, and hydraulic modeling.
• Present engineering analysis results to internal and external stakeholders, including expert testimony and presentations to regulatory agencies and senior company management.
• Contribute to effective communication by listening, providing constructive feedback, and sharing knowledge within the team and across the business.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated competency in asset planning, comprehensive master planning, distribution system hydraulic modeling or equivalent water system design experience.
• Broad knowledge of engineering (planning, design, construction) related to water facilities.
• Working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology, and current trends in water quality, treatment and engineering economics.
• Applicable knowledge of the water resources industry, business, and environmental regulatory field.
• Knowledge of Company operations.
• Leadership ability, interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication, and listening skills.
• Detail oriented with a focus on thorough analysis, evaluation, and timely decision making.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (Environmental or Civil preferred).
• 4+ years’ experience in water resources engineering and/or planning.
• Requirement for hydraulic modeling experience.

Certifications and Licenses

• Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Work Environment

Primarily office with occasional local and overnight field work. Up to two days work‑from‑home per week.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20% travel, generally local.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary and health benefits package as part of the overall compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.