State Engineer

Aqua; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Richmond, Virginia, seeks an experienced State Engineer to manage capital improvements for water and wastewater services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, significant experience in the field, and a PE registration in Virginia or be able to obtain it. This full-time position involves strategic project management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaboration with various stakeholders for successful project implementation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in VA or eligible for registration.
• 2 years experience as a Licensed Engineer with project design responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and identify future capital improvements for water & wastewater services.
• Oversee design & construction of capital and maintenance projects.
• Prepare cost estimates for capital projects.

Skills

CAD

SAP

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Sanitary Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We are hiring for a seasoned professional to join our Aqua Virginia business as our State Engineer. In this crucial role, you will plan and identify future capital improvements necessary to maintain proper water & wastewater service as well as maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the development / implementation of annual capital improvement plans that identify and prioritize capital projects; this involves assisting in the development of annual capital budget for Virginia, which includes selecting design approaches and estimating project costs.
• Oversee and/or perform the design & construction coordination of regional capital & maintenance projects; this includes preparation of contract documents as well as developing of cost estimates while utilizing both in-house & contract resources (as required).
• Prepare cost estimates for capital projects as well as construction schedules for the work; this involves overseeing design & construction activities to meet established budgets & timelines, as well as managing assigned projects to ensure that the company's financial & operational objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate design & construction phases of projects with teams of interested internal parties/stakeholders/departments, outside contractors, and suppliers; this involves obtaining all needed inputs for design as well as ensuring that all operational needs are addressed.
• Prepare (or direct the preparation of) permit applications for construction of assigned capital projects; applications cover a wide range of land development, zoning, construction, and environmental approvals (at the local & state levels, and at times, at the federal level), so this involves meeting with local officials and regulatory agency personnel to obtain project permits & authorizations.
• Represent the company at various federal, state and local levels; this involves establishing and maintaining positive public relations with key customers, local officials, state & federal regulators, other state agencies, elected officials, and industry groups.
• Provide engineering due diligence services for company acquisitions; this involves identifying capital improvement needs for candidate systems as well as estimating the costs and timing of needed improvements; this person will also provide cost/benefit analysis to determine value of acquisition for purchase decision-making.
• Oversee maintenance of water system maps, records, and electronic data (i.e.: hydraulic models, standard specifications, etc.).
• Maintain standard design and materials specifications for water & wastewater infrastructure.
• Assist in the review and application of new technologies that would improve water quality and/or service to customers.
• Serve as Aqua’s Liaison with Developers and outside engineering firms on the construction of facilities & infrastructure associated with new development and service extensions.
• Coordinate the creation of mapping and plat description requirements associated with new CCN filings in support of new development & service extensions.
• Work closely with the Business Development and Environmental Compliance groups to assure all permit applications are filed in a timely manner to ensure no delays in the providing of service for new developments as well as service extensions.
• Attend study forums conducted by various government agencies and professional organizations.
• Perform other related activities, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Sanitary Engineering
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in water / wastewater engineering (including at least 2 years of experience as a Licensed Engineer with project design responsibilities).
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in VA (we will consider someone with a PE in another state as long as they have the ability to obtain Virginia registration within six (6) months).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of CAD.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively with employees, local officials, regulatory agencies, customers, and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A Team Player demeanor with the ability to work effectively and multi-task in a team-fostered environment.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Perform sedentary work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects (including the human body); sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Working conditions include frequent travel within the state and to work sites of Aqua across Virginia.
• Travel Requirement – 30%
• Availability to participate in departmental on-call rotation with the ability to respond 24/7 to emergency requests.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries
• Industries: Utilities and Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services