Essential Utilities, Inc.

Project Engineer II

Bryn Mawr, PA

full_time

About This Job

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

This role is responsible for strategic, long-term planning and hydraulic modeling of water and wastewater systems. The successful candidate will conduct or review system capacity and service evaluations tied to water or sewer service extensions and growth opportunities. They will also prepare or support the development of detailed asset investment plans, assessing cost, timing, prioritization, operational needs, risk, and strategic alignment for individual projects or broader investment programs.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Coordination

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Develop and coordinate planning studies to identify capital improvements needed to maintain water and wastewater service, reduce non-revenue water loss, and ensure regulatory compliance.

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Support asset management studies, including condition assessments and equipment sizing evaluations.

System-Wide and Targeted Planning

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Lead system-wide or targeted studies on supply sources, facility capacity, distribution main capacity, water quality, fire flow, water loss, and other system deficiencies to support operations, service extensions, and regional growth.

Technical Leadership

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Act as the primary technical expert on capital planning, demand forecasting, transmission and distribution adequacy, hydraulic modeling, analysis, and water conservation, collaborating with State Engineering and Operations teams.

Staff Management

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Supervise, train, and mentor the Planning and Hydraulic Modeling team.

Hydraulic Modeling

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Build, calibrate, and maintain hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Field Studies

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Coordinate pressure, transient, and flow monitoring studies, including site selection, field installation support, and data analysis against SCADA or model results.

Technical Deliverables

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Deliver or oversee technical modeling analyses and related deliverables.

Engineering Due Diligence

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Lead due diligence for company acquisitions by identifying capital improvement needs, estimating costs, and projecting timelines for candidate systems.

Technology Leadership

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Evaluate new technologies to enhance water quality, customer service, and operational efficiency.

Industry Awareness

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Stay informed on industry trends and advancements, assessing their relevance to company operations.

Committee Leadership

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Chair the Corporate Water Loss Committee, managing recurring meetings, coordinating subcommittees, establishing company standards, and supporting state-level water loss reduction initiatives.

Condition Assessment

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Collaborate with the asset management team on condition assessments for water and wastewater systems, including asset inventory, condition evaluation, and capital improvement planning.

Project Management

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Oversee daily project delivery, managing staffing, schedules, scope, and budgets.

Additional Duties

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Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field (required); Master’s degree (preferred).

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Licensure: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 24 months.

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Experience:

+ Minimum of 5 years in hydraulic modeling, planning, and analysis of water and wastewater systems. + Proven expertise in hydraulic field testing, data collection, and master planning for water and wastewater systems.

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Preferred Skills: Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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Technical Expertise:

+ Proficiency with modeling software (e.g., WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, EPANET, InfoWorks/InfoWater). + Strong background in asset planning, comprehensive master planning, and hydraulic modeling for water and wastewater systems. + Broad understanding of engineering principles related to water and wastewater facilities. + Familiarity with regulatory developments, emerging technologies, and trends in water quality and treatment.

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Analytical & Problem-Solving: Advanced ability to analyze complex data and develop effective solutions.

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Leadership & Management: Demonstrated leadership, process, project, and program management skills.

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Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively.

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Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with diverse teams and clients.

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Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of the water resources industry and environmental regulations.

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Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).

To Maintain The Integrity Of The Recruitment Process And To Avoid Real Or Perceived Conflicts Of Interest Due To Employment And/or Assignment Of Family Members And Personal Referrals, Specific Guidelines Apply To The Hiring And Assignment Of These Individuals Including, But Not Limited To

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Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship

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Family members cannot work in the same department.