Water & Wastewater Project Engineer

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. Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer who will be reporting to the Ohio Engineering Manager. This position is based out of the Columbus Ohio Aqua Office. The Project Engineer I builds and uses hydraulic models to analyze water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. In this role, you will work with key stakeholders to develop recommendations for resolving existing operational and compliance issues, and to evaluate growth opportunities and acquisitions. Prepares short- and long-term comprehensive plans for water and wastewater systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Collaborative capital infrastructure planning for assigned divisions/systems. Regularly updates Engineering Manager as to monthly capital financial projections. Driver/coordinator of the 5 year capital plan for assigned divisions/systems for both water and wastewater. Responsible for design of assigned CIP projects (i.e. elevated storage tanks, boosters, sanitary lift stations, waterline projects, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults, etc.) and review of designs by direct reports. Setup of primary project accounting files on Company software (i.e. Powerplan, SAP) for assigned projects. Responsible for submittal of any required permits and approvals with regulatory agencies. Responsible for obtaining necessary easements for all assigned projects. Responsible for creation and management of bidding documents; preparation and obtaining approvals for requisitions and proposals. Management of construction phase and pertinent contractor(s) and inspectors, as well as legal filing of Notice of Commencement. Responsible for the processing of invoices and all pertinent construction accounting paperwork for project closeout. Assists Engineering Manager in Due Diligence phase with potential acquisitions. Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required. Selected candidate must be a Registered, Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio or the ability to obtain PE license within one year from hire date. Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications, as well as other software applications used in the normal course of business Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers Strong customer service 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 able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking 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 approximately 50% travel to work sites of Aqua within the State of Ohio. Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012). To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to: Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship Family members cannot work in the same department.