Project Delivery Engineer

American Water Co.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water seeks an Engineer, Project Delivery to steer water and wastewater projects from concept to completion. You will design, plan, and manage pipelines, treatment facilities, and pumping stations, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires collaboration with consulting engineers, contractors and technicians, with up to 20% travel across sites and offices. A valid driver’s license and EIT or relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• EIT or 2–4 years’ experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management.
• Understanding of water and wastewater facilities and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting consulting engineers, contractors, technicians, and CAD operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, delivering on time and within scope and budget.
• Establish project budgets and scope.
• Develop detailed plans, designs and specs for water/wastewater infrastructure projects (pipelines, treatment plants, pumping stations).
• Perform system capacity evaluations and analysis of water sources, treatment, pumping and distribution.
• Support multiple small to medium projects across planning, design or construction.
• Translate technical concepts into feasible engineering approaches.
• Assist in pre-qualification and selection of consultants and contractors.

Skills

Engineering design theory

Project management

Water/wastewater facilities

Environmental regulatory knowledge

Budget management

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communications

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Education

EIT certification

Tools

CAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

The Engineer, Project Delivery is responsible for various project delivery focused engineering tasks for water and wastewater utility system capital projects, such as design, project management, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of services to our customers. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, contractors, technicians, and/or CAD operators.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with leading and managing water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Establish project budget and scope.
• Develop detailed project plans, designs, and specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations.
• Conduct system capacity evaluations, analysis of water source, treatment, pumping and collection/distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests or regional growth opportunities.
• Assist with multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or construction.
• Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches.
• Support the pre-qualification and selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection processes.

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 skill, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge.

Experience/Education

• EIT or 2 - 4 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.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%, as required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License

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.

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing ™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her 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.