Project Engineer I

Aqua America, Inc.; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua America, Inc. is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join their team in Ohio. In this full-time role, you will manage and design projects for water and wastewater systems, ensuring reliable services for communities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with relevant experience in engineering project management. You will work with cross-functional teams to enhance environmental protections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.
• Must have or achieve E.I.T. within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and design assigned projects within Ohio.
• Coordinate monthly capital meetings with operations personnel.
• Handle project lifecycle from planning to close-out activities.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Knowledge of Ten States Standards

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) certification

Tools

Powerplant

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Project Engineer IApplylocations: OH Boardman: OH Marion Plant: OH Midvale: OH Ashtabula Local Office: OH Mansfieldtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 15 Days Agojob requisition id: R5992Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!**About Essential Utilities**Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.**Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Project Engineer!**This role is under the direction of the Engineering Manager and is responsible for engineering support to all Divisions and Departments of the Ohio region.Responsible for 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, etc.**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:*** Responsible for planning for assigned divisions/systems.* Coordination of monthly capital meetings with operational personnel, tracking capital and reporting to senior management on capital of assigned projects.* Driver/coordinator of 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, permitting, 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 organization 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 preferred.* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.* Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings.* Communication skills through plan sets.Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: 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. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012). To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:* Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship* Family members cannot work in the same department.