Project Engineer (Hybrid)

Aqua; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 81,975 - 108,412; Full time

Job summary

Aqua in Des Plaines, Illinois, is seeking a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support water and wastewater projects. The successful candidate will manage design, permits, and project financials while collaborating state-wide.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a PE license are required. Preferred candidates will possess at least two years of experience in the field. The position offers a salary range between $81,975.36 and $108,412.41.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater preferred.
• Ability to obtain PE license within three years from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Plan for assigned divisions and systems.
• Manage design of water and sewer improvement projects.
• Evaluate system-wide challenges with hydraulic modeling team.
• Submit required permits and oversee construction administration.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Registered, Professional Engineer in Illinois

Job description

We are in need of a nimble, detail-oriented Project Engineer to support the mission of Aqua. Working under the general supervision of the Engineering Manager, you will tackle the duties for the state of Illinois.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for planning for assigned divisions/systems.
• Manage the design of both water and sewer improvement projects i.e. tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults, etc.) as needed.
• Work with hydraulic modeling team to evaluate and mitigate system-wide challenges
• Responsible for submittal of any required permits and approvals. Prepares and/or supervises the permit applications for selected projects and ensure all required permits are obtained with necessary approvals.
• Coordinates and manages construction projects including bidding, scheduling, and cost estimating. Enforces contract requirements and performs construction administration on assigned projects
• Work with consultants to necessary easements for all assigned projects. Negotiates and prepares property easements and oversees the preparation of property descriptions, survey and legal recording as required.
• Responsible for managing project financials i.e. work orders, purchase orders, invoicing etc.
• Collaborate with various departments state wide: operations, engineering, accounting, customer service
• Responsible for Due Diligence for possible new acquisitions.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Selected candidate must be a Registered, Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain PE license within three years from hire date.
• Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications, as well as other software applications used in the normal course of business
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers
• Strong customer service skills
• 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

• 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.
• Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents within the State of IL

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $81,975.36 - $108,412.41

Aqua is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.