Senior Project Engineer

About the role

Veolia in North America is a leading environmental company known for its comprehensive water, waste, and energy management services. The position involves designing and managing water system facilities, project management, and system planning.

Responsibilities

• Designs pipelines, pump stations, pressure reducing stations, and other water system facilities.
• Leads as project manager for water system additions and modifications, coordinating with company personnel.
• Participates in and contributes to short and long-term system planning as assigned.
• Conducts analyses and assists with projection studies to ensure adequate service capacity.
• Manages consultants and contractors for project delivery, monitors/prepares capital expenditure authorizations, prepares plans, specifications, cost estimates, and regulatory submissions, and performs ongoing assessments of project risk/opportunities.
• Engages local agencies for successful project completion and permits.
• Serves as a customer liaison, providing updates and addressing inquiries.
• Develops and proposes solutions to improve project performance.
• Reviews designs for compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Advanced Engineering and/or Business degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in civil engineering, with 7 years in water/wastewater or public works.
• Extensive knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes, pump stations, and tank design and operation.
• Extensive knowledge of construction techniques and procedures.
• Proven success in project management and delivery.
• Experience with AutoCAD and hydraulic modeling preferred.
• Experience in managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Knowledge of IDEQ regulations, capacity requirements, and growth projections.
• Ability to work in a team environment and exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and financial analysis skills.

Skills

• Strong design skills, particularly in pipeline design.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to function in the digital world, using various software tools.
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for water pipeline and water facility designs.
• Pump station design, hydraulic, and water system analysis experience.
• Knowledge of site-specific public water system rules and regulations.