Project Engineer (Hybrid)

About the role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint. We are seeking a nimble, detail-oriented Project Engineer to support our mission in the state of Illinois. This role will work under the general supervision of the Engineering Manager to improve infrastructure and ensure the highest quality of drinking water and wastewater services.

Responsibilities

• Plan for assigned divisions/systems.
• Manage the design of water and sewer improvement projects (e.g., tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults).
• Work with the hydraulic modeling team to evaluate and mitigate system-wide challenges.
• Submit required permits and approvals; prepare and/or supervise permit applications to ensure all necessary approvals are obtained.
• Coordinate and manage construction projects, including bidding, scheduling, and cost estimating.
• Enforce contract requirements and perform construction administration on assigned projects.
• Work with consultants to secure necessary easements for all assigned projects; negotiate and prepare property easements and oversee property descriptions, surveys, and legal recording.
• Manage project financials, including work orders, purchase orders, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with various statewide departments: operations, engineering, accounting, and customer service.
• Conduct due diligence for possible new acquisitions.
• Assist with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois or able to obtain a PE license within three years from hire date.
• Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.

Skills

• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal customers.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player able to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-tasking environment.

Working Conditions

• Perform sedentary work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
• Primarily involves sitting for extended periods.
• May require travel to work sites within the State of Illinois.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $81,975.36 – $108,412.41.