Project Engineer I

Aqua; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, seeks a Project Engineer in Ohio. This role involves engineering support across divisions, managing projects related to various water-related infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, E.I.T., and preferably a Professional Engineer license. The position emphasizes planning, coordination of capital meetings, and managing both project lifecycles and compliance with standards. Skills in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite are preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) or ability to achieve within 12 months of hire.
• Professional Engineer license in Ohio preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and project management for assigned divisions.
• Coordinate monthly capital meetings and report on project capital.
• Drive the 5-year capital plan and manage project lifecycle.
• Submit required permits and approvals for assigned projects.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to coordinate multiple projects

Knowledge of Ten States Standards

Knowledge of AWWA Standards

Knowledge of WEC Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Project Engineer in the Ohio region. This role is under the direction of the Engineering Manager and provides engineering support to all Divisions and Departments within Ohio. The position is responsible for the design and management of assigned projects within Ohio, including the repair or replacement of tanks, booster stations, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults, and related facilities.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Responsible for planning for assigned divisions/systems.
• Coordinate monthly capital meetings with operational personnel, track capital and report to senior management on capital of assigned projects.
• Drive the 5-year capital plan for assigned divisions/systems.
• Utilize Powerplant and SAP for assigned projects.
• Responsible for submittal of any required permits and approvals.
• Responsible for obtaining necessary easements for assigned projects.
• Responsible for project through entire lifecycle; selection, planning including obtaining any permits, construction, close out activities.
• Responsible for approving pay applications and the processing of invoices.
• Completes all necessary paperwork needed for accounting to close the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Educational Or Registration Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required. Selected candidate must have Engineer In Training (E.I.T.); or ability to achieve within 12 months of hire.
• Professional Engineer license in the State of Ohio (Preferred).
• Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills are required, as is the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects.
• Knowledge of Ten States Standards, AWWA Standards, WEC Standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings.
• Communication skills through plan sets.

Equal Opportunity

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants 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, 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.

Accommodations

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