Project Engineer

Aqua; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in Spring, TX is seeking a Project Engineer. In this full-time role, you will build hydraulic models, manage projects, and work with stakeholders to evaluate operational issues. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in engineering and has proficiency in software tools like WaterGems and WaterCAD. This entry-level position offers a salary range of $50,000 - $240,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of professional experience in Water or Wastewater.
• Experience conducting field testing and data collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds and uses hydraulic models for analysis.
• Coordinates planning studies for capital improvements.
• Manages daily delivery of projects including staffing and budget.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Modeling software platforms familiarity

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player in multi-tasking environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

E.I.T. certification or ability to achieve

Tools

WaterGems

WaterCAD

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist II at Essential Utilities, People’s Natural Gas & Aqua Water

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer in the Spring, TX area!

This position is based out of the Essential Utilities Headquarters located in Spring, TX. The Project Engineer I builds and uses hydraulic models to analyze water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. In this role, you will work with key stakeholders to develop recommendations for resolving existing operational and compliance issues, and to evaluate growth opportunities and acquisitions. Prepares short- and long-term comprehensive plans for water and wastewater systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Primary Duties and Responsibilities)

• Delivers and/or leads technical modeling analyses and other technical deliverables.
• Coordinates and prepares planning studies to identify future capital improvements necessary to maintain proper water and wastewater service and to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducts system capacity evaluations, analysis of distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies as assigned to support state operations, service extension requests or regional growth opportunities.
• Assists engineering due diligence services for company acquisitions by identifying capital improvement needs for candidate systems and estimate the costs and timing of needed improvements.
• Assists in the review and application of new technologies that would improve water quality or service to customers.
• Manages daily delivery of projects, including staffing, schedule, scope and budget.
• Serves as a technical resource on capital planning, demand projection, transmission and distribution adequacy, computerized hydraulic modeling and analysis, water conservation, and other pertinent subjects as needed to support State Engineering and Operations.
• Maintains awareness of current trends and advancements in the field and their applicability to company operations.
• Trains and mentors junior engineers in modeling and master planning tasks.
• Performs other assignments as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

QUALIFICATIONS (Required Experience, Education, Licenses, and Certifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) or ability to achieve within 12 months of hire.
• 0-4 years of professional experience in Water or Wastewater and exposure to annual budgets. GIS interest and experience would be considered a plus.
• Experience conducting field testing, data collection programs, and master planning for water distribution systems and sewer collection systems preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Examples below)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Familiarity with modeling software platforms (WaterGems, WaterCAD, EPAet, InfoWorks / Infowater etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• See, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents.
• Travel Requirements up to 20%.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Utilities

Houston, TX $50,000 - $240,000 1 month ago