Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer

Chester Water Authority; Chester (Delaware County); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chester Water Authority is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of water distribution infrastructure in Pennsylvania. The role focuses on hydraulic modeling, engineering design, and delivery of capital improvement projects to ensure reliable service and regulatory compliance.

You will guide junior staff, coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies while managing budgets and schedules to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7-12 years of experience in the water industry, preferably with a public water utility or consulting firm serving water systems.
• Demonstrated experience with hydraulic modeling of water distribution systems.
• Experience in design of water infrastructure and preparation of construction documents.
• Project management experience, including coordination of multiple stakeholders and adherence to budgets and schedules.

Responsabilités

• Manage engineering projects from planning through construction, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal staff, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Plan, design, and review water infrastructure projects including water mains, pump stations, storage tanks, pressure zones, and related appurtenances.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis of water distribution systems, including model calibration, using industry-standard software (WaterGEMS).
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Review consultant designs and construction submittals for technical accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support capital improvement planning efforts, including asset management, system modeling updates, and long-range planning.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory compliance with state and local agencies.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing change orders, and conducting field inspections as needed.
• Provide technical support to other departments and assist with operational problem-solving.

Connaissances

Project management

Hydraulic modeling

Team leadership

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Outils

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Company Description

Chester Water Authority (CWA) is a municipal authority dedicated to providing high-quality drinking water to more than 43,000 customers across Delaware County, Chester County, and the City of Chester, Pennsylvania. The organization focuses on safe, reliable water services that support local communities and regional growth. CWA operates and maintains an extensive water distribution system and treatment facilities to meet strict regulatory standards. Team members work in a mission-driven environment that values public service, operational excellence, and long-term infrastructure stewardship.

Role Description

Chester Water Authority is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Engineer to join our Engineering Department, with a primary focus on water distribution and infrastructure systems.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in the water industry, including hydraulic modeling, engineering design, and project management of capital improvement projects.This position will play a key role in planning, designing, and delivering water system projects that ensure reliable service and regulatory compliance.This position also provides technical guidance to junior staff and supports continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage engineering projects from planning through construction, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal staff, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Plan, design, and review water infrastructure projects including water mains, pump stations, storage tanks, pressure zones, and related appurtenances.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis of water distribution systems, including model calibration, using industry-standard software (WaterGEMS)
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Review consultant designs and construction submittals for technical accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support capital improvement planning efforts, including asset management, system modeling updates, and long-range planning.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory compliance with state and local agencies.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing change orders, and conducting field inspections as needed.
• Provide technical support to other departments and assist with operational problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 7-12 years of experience in the water industry, preferably with a public water utility or consulting firm serving water systems.
• Demonstrated experience with hydraulic modeling of water distribution systems.
• Experience in the design of water infrastructure and preparation of construction documents.
• Project management experience, including coordination of multiple stakeholders and adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others).
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with capital improvement programs and infrastructure planning.
• Familiarity with state and federal funding programs (e.g., PENNVEST, SRF, or similar).
• Knowledge of water system operations and maintenance considerations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office applications.