Associate Planning Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Planning Engineer

Posting Start Date: 6/23/25

Job Description:

Primary Role

This position can be located in either McMurray, PA or Mechanicsburg, PA American Water offices.

The Associate Engineer (Planning) is an entry level position in the Engineering function that is responsible for engineering tasks focused on assessing the long-term needs of our water and/or wastewater utility systems and developing project solutions that will ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of services to our customers. This role will assist their respective teams with completing engineering tasks such as hydraulic modeling, demand projections, asset condition and performance assessments, developing treatment strategies, and preparing comprehensive planning recommendations. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, technicians, and/or CAD operators.

Key Accountabilities

- Assist the preparation of strategic water and wastewater system engineering planning studies.

- Conduct system capacity evaluations, analysis of water source, treatment, pumping and collection/distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests or regional growth opportunities.

- Assist in the hydraulic model development, calibration and analysis for water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems.

- Assist with multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or construction.

- Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches.

- Any other special projects and tasks assigned by their team leads or managers

Knowledge/Skills

- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice.

- Familiarity with project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities, and utility operations.

- Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water/wastewater industry.

- Familiarity with environmental regulatory requirements, and trends impacting the water/wastewater industry.

- Sound business acumen and judgment.

- Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.

- Effective verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation).

- Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others.

Experience/Education

- Bachelor’s degree in related field of Engineering.

- 0 - 2 years’ experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management.

- Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.

Certifications/Licenses

- Valid Driver’s License

- Ability to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) within 1 year

Work Environment

Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at water/wastewater facilities to conduct site investigations and participate in on-site project kick-off/review meetings

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%, as required

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates