American Water

Project Engineer

Camden, NJ

Full-time

About This Job

Requisition ID: 108242

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

Carries out engineering tasks and activities on assigned water and wastewater projects, under the direction of one or more managers by performing the following duties personally or through work with other team members. Performance Measurements: Performance of a project engineer in the Engineering group will be primarily measured against demonstrated success in developing and delivering project work products that are of high quality and prepared within the limits of contracted schedule and budget. Additional goals will be established at yearly performance review.

Key Accountabilities

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Undertakes assignments and activities related to the development of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including preparation of feasibility studies, acquisition of permits and design of facilities.

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Typical projects include, but are not limited to, potable water wells, treatment facilities, storage tanks and water distribution systems along with sewage collection, pumping stations, septic systems and wastewater treatment facilities.

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Performs engineering calculations, contributes to the preparation of engineering and project reports, conducts field investigations, develops engineering cost estimates and prepares design sketches and drawings, all under the supervision of a manager.

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Assists in the development of new business documents and proposals.

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Prepares portions of project reports for project management.

Knowledge/Skills

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Ability to work multiple projects or assignments with minimum direction.

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Effective management skills (e.g. planning, organizing, coordinating individual staff and teams).

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Verbal and written communications skills (e.g. presentation, report writing, listening).

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Interpersonal skills (e.g. tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to motivate others).

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Strong Quantitative, analytical and financial skills; attention to details.

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Leadership presence (e.g. ability to deal effectively and maintain cooperation working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders).

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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

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Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions form management.

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Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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Knowledge of engineering theory and practice related to planning, design, construction and operation of water/wastewater facilities, project management, water resources, engineering economics and utility operations.

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Knowledge of engineering or construction contract administration and project delivery approaches related to water/wastewater facilities.

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Sound business acumen and judgment.

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Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.

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Understanding of Company management theories, practices, and trends.

Experience/Education

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Bachelor’s Degree in civil, Environmental, Mechanical or related field.

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Engineering experience in water resources utility or related field.

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5+ years minimum experience in water and wastewater industry.

Certifications/Licenses

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Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.

Work Environment

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60% office 40% field.

Travel Requirements

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20% of time.

Other

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Drives business performance by developing and contributing specific technical or professional knowledge, skills and experience. Demonstrates a professional attitude.

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Analysis and Problem Solving.

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Analyzes and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience.

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Influencing, ability to articulate an objective or idea in a compelling manner, so that others are persuaded to act on its merit.

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Team Working, committed to working collaboratively to achieve business goals, building cohesiveness and identity within a work group, and valuing individual perspectives and contributions.

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Delivers Results, bottom line results through bold, decisive actions, working through risks and uncertainty to create opportunity. Continually raises standards and promotes entrepreneurial behavior.

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Market/Customer Focus; Identifying, understanding and meeting customer expectations both internally and externally.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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