Lead, Project Delivery Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead, Project Delivery Engineer

Posting Start Date: 1/20/26

Job Description:

Compensation Data

Base Salary Range: $83,550 - $137,380 per year.

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

This is a hybrid role with three days in the office and two days remote.

The Lead, Project Delivery Engineer is responsible for managing all project delivery activities for multiple large and complex water and wastewater utility system capital projects, such as design and project management, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of services to our customers. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, contractors, technicians, and/or CAD operators.

Key Accountabilities

- Lead and manage multiple large and complex water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

- Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.

- Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs.

- Ensure Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operation’s needs.

- Coordinate with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program.

- Interacts with property group, technical services, and other internal groups and external governmental agencies to coordinate land acquisition, easements, rights of ways, permits, certificates, and other project approvals for assigned projects and programs.

- Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge

- 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 industry.

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

Skills

- 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.

- Financial analysis skills, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge.

Experience/Education

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred

- 8+ 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.

Travel Requirements

- Up to 20%, as required.

Certifications & Licenses

- Valid Driver’s License

- Professional Engineer (PE) required

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.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates