Project Engineer I

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status — including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service, and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to all Divisions and Departments of the Ohio region.
• Design and manage assigned projects within Ohio, including the repair or replacement of tanks, booster stations, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults, etc.
• Plan for assigned divisions/systems.
• Coordinate monthly capital meetings with operational personnel, track capital, and report to senior management on capital of assigned projects.
• Drive and coordinate the 5-year capital plan for assigned divisions/systems.
• Utilize Powerplant and SAP for assigned projects.
• Submit any required permits and approvals.
• Obtain necessary easements for assigned projects.
• Manage projects through their entire lifecycle: selection, planning (including obtaining permits), construction, and close-out activities.
• Approve pay applications and process invoices.
• Complete all necessary paperwork for accounting to close the project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Selected candidate must have Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) certification or the ability to achieve it within 12 months of hire.
• Professional Engineer license in the State of Ohio (preferred).
• Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects.
• Knowledge of Ten States Standards, AWWA Standards, and WEC Standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings.
• Strong communication skills through plan sets.