Senior Water & Wastewater Project Delivery Engineer

American Water Co.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Senior, Project Delivery Engineer to lead major water and wastewater capital projects from scope through construction. The role involves budgeting, planning, design, and coordinating with consultants, contractors, and CAD operators to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualified candidates hold a PE license and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4+ years of project delivery experience, plus knowledge of hydraulic modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management.
• Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License and PE certification are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Establish project budget and scope.
• Develop detailed project plans, designs, and specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations.
• Serve as a competent technical resource on Water and Wastewater System matters to support operations and business needs.
• Assist with multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments in planning, design or construction.
• Develop technical information and concepts into feasible engineering approaches.
• Support the selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection processes.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

American Water is seeking a Senior, Project Delivery Engineer to lead major water and wastewater capital projects from scope through construction. The role involves budgeting, planning, design, and coordinating with consultants, contractors, and CAD operators to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualified candidates hold a PE license and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4+ years of project delivery experience, plus knowledge of hydraulic modeling.