Aquarion Water Company

Associate Engineer

LocationBridgeport, CT
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.


Job Summary

The Associate Engineer reports directly to the Manager, Utility Programs. The Associate Engineer (Distribution) is responsible for leadership and/or support roles in all water utility pipeline project delivery including planning, project sanctioning, design bidding, construction oversight for individual projects related to water main replacement, rehabilitation, relocation and/or extension, and local and state permitting. The Associate Engineer (Distribution) is responsible for Utility Program projects for AWC- CT, MA, NH., TheAssociate Engineer (Distribution) also provides planning and project management support to other pipeline construction related projects performed in the Engineering & Planning Department (E&P).


Principal Responsibilities


Position requirements are as follows:

Serves as Project Coordinator for a variety of pipeline projects from planning and design through construction, as assigned by Manager, Utility Programs.
Represents the company at public hearings and when coordinating with federal, state and local agencies.
Prepares requests-for-proposals (RFPs) and reviews proposals from contractors and consultants.
Manages consultants and contractors including facilitating the execution of contracts, creating purchase requisitions, managing purchase orders, and processing vendor invoices associated with assigned pipeline projects.
Evaluates systematic deficiencies and recommends solutions with respect to cost, constructability, schedule, and project objective.
Prepares and maintains budgets, project plans and critical path schedules for pipeline projects.
Prepares, maintains, and reports capital expenditure forecasts on a monthly basis for assigned projects.
Prepares required documents for Project Management Committee approval for each phase of assigned capital projects.
Coordinates project progress with internal/external customers and reports progress in conformance with Company goals.
Conducts technical review of project specifications, design drawings, contracts and bid documents.
Coordination with various internal departments as well as consultants, contractors, customers, municipalities & state agencies.
Maintains familiarity with applicable water quality, ratemaking and other regulations.
Maintains familiarity with applicable methods and technologies through attendance of seminars and participation in training programs.
Adheres to and enforces Company safety plan.


Preferred Requirements

Two years of experience in the design and construction of water mains a plus. Three to five years of relevant experience required.
PC experience including use of spreadsheets, scheduling software, word processing and graphics required.
Good written and oral communication skills; and must have ability to complete projects with minimal technical supervision.
Knowledge of water distribution system design and operations, including hydraulics.
Experience in cost estimating, utility construction and project management a plus.
Excellent customer service skills.
Responsible for controlling schedules of multiple, simultaneous, projects to meet operating and financial requirements.
Responsible for controlling annual expenditures more than $10,000,000 within established budgets for assigned projects.
Signing authority as determined by the Company.


Education/Certifications

Valid Connecticut driver’s license is required.
A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
An Engineer in Training Certification, or the ability to obtain one within one year, is desirable.


Salary

After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote).
Job is classified as an exempt position with an annual starting salary of $88,000 - $100,000.
This position is Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM, reporting out of our Bridgeport office.

Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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