Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater Utility

Aqua; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua is hiring a Project Engineer in Hamilton, NJ, to oversee capital improvement projects for water and wastewater systems. This role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and working closely with consultants and various departments. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a valid NJ Driver's License are required, alongside 4+ years of relevant experience. Join Aqua to contribute to sustainable water management in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Valid NJ Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning engineering projects in multiple divisions.
• Manage the design of water and sewer improvement projects.
• Coordinate and manage construction projects including bidding, scheduling, and cost estimating.
• Review water main extension plans to ensure compliance with Aqua NJ design standards.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in NJ or ability to obtain within 12 months

Job description

Overview

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.

Position

Project Engineer

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer will oversee and manage a variety of capital improvement projects for Aqua New Jersey’s water and wastewater systems. You will play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability and improvement of water and wastewater systems across the state. The role involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, with both office-based and field-based work, and ensuring that water and wastewater plants and systems are compliant with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning engineering projects in multiple divisions.
• Manage the design of water and sewer improvement projects (e.g., tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults) as needed.
• Work with hydraulic modeling team to evaluate and mitigate system-wide challenges.
• Submittal of required permits and approvals; prepares and/or supervises permit applications to obtain necessary approvals.
• Coordinate and manage construction projects including bidding, scheduling, and cost estimating. Enforce contract requirements and perform construction administration on assigned projects.
• Work with consultants to secure easements; negotiate and prepare property easements and oversee preparation of property descriptions, survey and legal recording as required.
• Manage project financials (work orders, purchase orders, invoicing, etc.).
• Collaborate with various departments statewide: operations, engineering, accounting, customer service.
• Due Diligence for possible new acquisitions.
• Review water main extension plans to ensure compliance with Aqua NJ design standards.
• Assist 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 New Jersey or have the ability to obtain PE license within 12 months from hire date.
• 4+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Valid NJ Driver’s License required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal customers.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with ability to work in a collaborative, multitasking environment.

Working Conditions

• Sedentary work at times; occasional lifting up to 20 pounds and travel to sites within the State of NJ may be required.

EEO / Accommodation

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 legally protected characteristics. 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).

Guidelines on Relationships

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship.
• Family members cannot work in the same department.