Water Utilities Project Engineer & PM Lead

Middlesex Water Company; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 77,204 - 115,805; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Middlesex Water Company is seeking a qualified engineer to provide technical support and project management across the utility’s programs. The role emphasizes managing multiple projects, delivering design and construction in line with company specifications, and leading workgroups to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing capital program plans, applying engineering standards, and coordinating with external consultants and internal departments.

Qualifications

• B.S.C.E. or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer’s license (NJ) preferred or ability to obtain.
• Valid NJ Driver’s license required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Project management experience including oversight of outside consultants and contractors.
• 4–5 years progressively responsible experience in water utility planning, design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and administration of the 5-year capital program including project estimates and forecasts.
• Develop engineering standards for water and wastewater system betterment and expansion.
• Provide engineering analysis, design and permitting for site development, distribution/collection systems, treatment, hydraulics and hydrogeology.
• Act as Overall Project Manager for assigned projects including scope, budget and schedule.
• Coordinate bidding and contract administration; provide field oversight of construction; coordinate with inspectors and operations departments.

Skills

Project management

Engineering analysis

Technical writing

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

B.S.C.E.

Professional Engineer license (NJ) preferred

Tools

MS Project

ArcGIS

Oracle WAM

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

Middlesex Water Company is seeking a qualified engineer to provide technical support and project management across the utility’s programs. The role emphasizes managing multiple projects, delivering design and construction in line with company specifications, and leading workgroups to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing capital program plans, applying engineering standards, and coordinating with external consultants and internal departments.