Engineer

Hampton, NH, US, 06776

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 Engineer reports to the Manager, Capital Delivery, MA & NH and is responsible for leadership and/or support roles in all aspects of water utility project management for Aquarion’s facilities in MA and NH. This includes management of planning, design and construction projects such as: evaluation of the physical condition of mechanical, electrical, structural and control systems of existing facilities; identification and prioritization of system deficiencies; identification and evaluation of alternative solutions for system deficiencies; design and construction of water works infrastructure improvements; supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system design and implementation; and the local, state, and federal permitting requirements to execute projects.

Principal Responsibilities

- Serves as Project Manager for a variety of capital projects from planning and design through construction, as assigned by Manager, Capital Project Delivery. Projects may include all aspects of water utility infrastructure including source of supply, treatment, pumping, storage and distribution.

- Prepares requests-for-proposals (RFPs) and reviews proposals from contractors and consultants. Manages consultants and contractors in delivery of capital projects including facilitating the execution of contracts, creating purchase requisitions, managing purchase orders, and approving vendor invoices associated with capital projects.

- Assists with the preparation of comprehensive system Master Plans and Water Supply Plans that address all aspects of utility operations including demand forecasting, source adequacy, water quality and treatment, facility capacity and condition assessments and distribution system deficiencies.

- Evaluates alternative solutions to address system deficiencies and recommends solutions with respect to cost, constructability, schedule, etc.

- Prepares and maintains budgets, project plans and critical path schedules for capital improvement projects.

- Coordinates project progress with internal/external customers and reports progress in conformance with Company goals.

- Conducts reviews of project specifications, design drawings, contracts and bid documents.

- Performs construction management functions for capital projects including coordination with AWC procurement department, budget management, scheduling, and contractor coordination activities.

- Coordinates with Operations personnel in construction and start-up situations.

- Represents the company at public hearings and when coordinating with federal, state and local agencies.

- Participates in and coordinates projects with other AWC Departments.

- Maintains familiarity with applicable water quality, discharge, diversion, 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.

- Reports directly to the Manager, Capital Delivery MA & NH.

- Responsible for controlling schedules of multiple, simultaneous, projects to meet operating and financial requirements.

- Responsible for controlling annual expenditures more than $3,000,000 within established budgets for assigned projects.

- Signing authority as determined by the Company.

Preferred Requirements

- A minimum of four years related experience.

- Water utility, design, permitting and general construction experience required with emphasis on process, mechanical/electrical and instrumentation desired.

- Experience in all aspects of project management required.

- PC experience including use of spreadsheets, word processing, email and graphics required.

- Good written and oral communication skills required.

Education/Certifications

- Bachelor’s degree is required.

- A Massachusetts or New Hampshire Professional Engineers license, or the ability to obtain one within one year, is desirable.

Salary

- Job is classified as an exempt position with an annual salary range of $95,520 - $119,400.

- After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote).

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.

Join Us

Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, a subsidiary of Eversource, is the public water supply company for approximately 236,000 customer accounts or more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

We are the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and are among the seven largest in the U.S. 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.

Nearest Major Market: Torrington