Senior Water Resources Planning Engineer Hydraulic Modeling

American Water; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water seeks a Lead, Planning Engineer to assess long-term needs for water and wastewater systems and develop project solutions ensuring reliable service. You will perform hydraulic modeling, demand projections, asset condition assessments and prepare comprehensive planning recommendations.

The role includes capacity evaluations, collaboration with consultants, development of planning materials, budgeting, and supporting project execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• Experience with water and wastewater system planning and hydraulic modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare strategic water and wastewater system planning studies.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of detailed asset investment plans considering cost, timing, prioritization, and risk.
• Conduct system capacity evaluations and analyses for water source, treatment, pumping, and distribution.
• Serve as a technical resource on water and wastewater system planning including capital planning and demand projections.
• Develop hydraulic model development, calibration and analysis for distribution systems.
• Assist with multiple small to medium size projects across planning, design or construction.
• Develop technical information into feasible engineering approaches.
• Establish budgets and scope for projects.
• Support selection of consulting and construction firms.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Demand projections

Asset condition assessment

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

CAD

Job description

American Water seeks a Lead, Planning Engineer to assess long-term needs for water and wastewater systems and develop project solutions ensuring reliable service. You will perform hydraulic modeling, demand projections, asset condition assessments and prepare comprehensive planning recommendations.

The role includes capacity evaluations, collaboration with consultants, development of planning materials, budgeting, and supporting project execution.