Project Engineer I

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

Job summary

Aqua is seeking a Project Engineer in Ohio, responsible for the design and management of projects including tanks, booster stations, and WTP/WWTP projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, E.I.T. certification or the ability to achieve it, and two or more years of experience in water and wastewater. Excellent communication skills and project coordination abilities are essential. Aqua offers equal employment opportunities and is committed to disabilities accommodations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; E.I.T. or ability to achieve within 12 months.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer license in Ohio.
• Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning for assigned divisions/systems.
• Coordinate monthly capital meetings with operational personnel.
• Drive the 5-year capital plan for assigned divisions/systems.
• Manage project lifecycle from selection to close out.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Knowledge of Ten States Standards

Knowledge of AWWA Standards

Knowledge of WEC Standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineer In Training (E.I.T.)

Professional Engineer license (Ohio)

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

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).