Project Engineer II

aquaamerica; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Pennsylvania is seeking a motivated Capital Project Engineer to oversee capital improvements for water and wastewater systems across Pennsylvania. This role involves travel throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, including overnight site visits, and coordination with local officials.

You will manage project scope, schedules, budgets, regulatory permits, and collaboration with designers, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliant, on-time delivery of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• System Planning & Improvement: Prepare studies and reports to guide management in planning for future system needs and improvements for water and wastewater.
• Capital Improvement Plans: Develop and implement annual capital improvement plans for water and wastewater infrastructure, prioritizing projects and estimating costs.
• Project Management: Oversee capital projects across water and wastewater, including mains, rehab, plants, tanks, stations, valves, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Permitting & Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and manage permit applications with local, state, and federal authorities.
• Bid Process & Contract Management: Prepare bid documents, manage bidding, and oversee contract requirements.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work with department heads, designers, consultants, and contractors to meet standards and regulations.
• Financial Management: Track budgets, progress, and timelines using company financial systems.
• Professional Development: Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes via seminars and courses.
• Engineering Due Diligence: Provide technical due diligence for potential acquisitions, assessing infrastructure improvements.
• Data Management: Maintain system maps, models, and records accurately.
• Safety & Inspections: Support safety inspections for infrastructure projects including dams and water/wastewater facilities.

Job description

Aqua, 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.

About Us

Aqua Pennsylvania, a leader in the water utility industry, is committed to providing safe, reliable water and wastewater services to communities across Pennsylvania. We are seeking a motivated and skilled Project Engineer to join our team. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for infrastructure development, who is ready to travel extensively throughout the state and manage critical water and wastewater projects.

Position Overview

As a Capital Project Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a variety of capital improvement projects for Aqua Pennsylvania's water and wastewater systems. This includes both water and wastewater treatment projects, ranging from rehabilitation of existing facilities to the development of new infrastructure. You will play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability and improvement of water and wastewater systems across Pennsylvania.

This position requires travel throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, including occasional overnight stays for site visits, meetings with local officials, and project coordination. You will be managing multiple projects simultaneously and must be comfortable with both office-based and field-based work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• System Planning & Improvement: Prepare studies and reports to guide company management in planning for future system needs and improvements for both water and wastewater systems.
• Capital Improvement Plans: Assist in the development and implementation of annual capital improvement plans for water and wastewater infrastructure, including identifying and prioritizing projects and estimating associated costs.
• Project Management: Manage a range of capital projects across both water and wastewater sectors, including water main replacements, sewer rehabilitation, wastewater treatment plants, water storage tanks, booster stations, sanitary lift stations, valve vaults, and more. This involves both internal teams and external consultants, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Permitting & Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and manage permit applications for projects, securing necessary approvals at the local, state, and federal levels. This involves working with local officials, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Bid Process & Contract Management: Prepare bid documents, conduct the bidding process, and oversee contract requirements throughout the duration of the project.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with department heads, design drafters, consultants, construction coordinators and contractors to ensure projects are designed and implemented according to company standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Financial Management: Track project budgets, progress, and timelines using Aqua Pennsylvania's financial systems, ensuring that projects stay within budget and are properly authorized.
• Professional Development: Stay informed about industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes by attending seminars and professional development courses.
• Engineering Due Diligence: Provide technical due diligence for potential company acquisitions, evaluating existing infrastructure and estimating necessary improvements for both water and wastewater systems.
• Data Management: Ensure that system maps, hydraulic models, specifications, and other records are properly maintained and updated.
• Safety & Inspections: Support safety inspections and evaluations for infrastructure projects, including dams and other water and wastewate