Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater Utilities

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

- Paid Time Off and Holidays : Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays

- Comprehensive Benefits : The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.

- 401(k) Program : Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.

- Grow with us : Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance

- Employee Resource Groups (ERG) : ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer. Responsible for planning, design, and construction supervision of capital and in-house projects for water and wastewater utilities and providing engineering expertise and support for Operations as needed. In addition to providing independent, professional engineering expertise and knowledge for utilities; will provide project management, business analysis and regulatory support for the operation of the facilities necessary for the treatment and distribution of water as well as the collection, treatment, and discharge of wastewater.

Work Location and Schedule

This position will be primarily based at our office in Charlotte, NC .

What You'll Do

- Perform project scope alternative analysis to determine the best solution in developing a business case.

- Create engineer standards, designs, and plans for water production, water distribution, wastewater collections, water and wastewater treatment processes and systems.

- Evaluate project proposals and utility work designs and provide stamp or seal of approval for engineering designs as the Professional Engineer.

- Independently exercise sound professional judgement in the development of design criteria, selecting suitable processes, materials, and other aspects related to utility operations and capital project execution.

- Engaging with regulatory agencies, other utility operators and technical personnel as needed to facilitate continuing utility operations and capital project execution.

- Develops business cases for engineering projects by performing alternative analyses including scope, cost, and schedule according to best practices.

- Prepares engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

- Oversees several mid-sized or larger utility projects on an ongoing basis.

- Selects and specifies materials and equipment for projects.

- Determines when an external consultant engineer or contractor is required. Hires and oversees external contractors or consultants based on capital project needs.

- Performs inspections to ensure that the construction of the utility projects follow the design documents, and the design intentions are being met; occasionally performs testing.

- Works with Field Operations to coordinate construction of the engineering plans, communicating project schedule and tasks.

- Routinely designated as the project manager to lead and manage projects.

- Routinely acts as construction superintendent to ensure industrial controls are in place and procedures are executed safely and properly according to requirements.

- Approves change order and cost proposals to modify parts of an ongoing capital works projects in response to an identified issue.

- Plans for and reviews updates to engineering and construction standards.

- Hydraulic system analysis including use of and update of water distribution computer model.

- Conducts field inspections and troubleshoot project issues on site.

- Service requests for technical assistance from operations.

- Responds to service requests and acts as a technical resource and engineering subject matter expert for Business Development, Project Management, Operations and the Business Unit

- Assists in the preparation of an effective master plan and/or timely system improvement and replacement program.

What You'll Bring

Experience

- 3 years’ Project Management experience

- At least five years of work experience as a Professional Engineer, preferably in a water and wastewater utility or engineering services company.

- Experience utilizing standard procedures used in design and completion of projects, including construction techniques and equipment

- Experience in administering consultant engineering contracts and construction contracts.

Education, Licenses and Certifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering

- Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure.

- Maintain a valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- A strong commitment to, and working knowledge of, safety best practices

- Comprehensive understanding of engineering best practices in municipal water/sewer utility operations and construction.

- Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage the scope, budget, and schedule of projects

- Result-focused, detail-oriented, customer-centric and self-motivated individual

- Ability to exercise independent, professional judgement and expertise in areas of responsibility

- Demonstrated ability to develop clear and coherent written proposals or project reports

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Capable of communicating with the public in tactful, courteous manner. Business acumen with ability to engineer balanced solutions

- Experience utilizing standard procedures used in design and completion of projects, including construction techniques and equipment

- Experience in administering consultant engineering contracts and/or construction contracts

- Skilled in preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, estimates and contracts.

- Knowledge of principles, theories and best practices of engineering in all phases of project preparation and completion.

- Able to use engineering survey, drafting equipment and electronic engineering calculators and/or computers.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and ability to learn internal software programs

- Proficiency with SCADA, GIS, and asset management programs is preferred

- Ability to perform physical duties such as occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs unassisted, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time: occasionally climbing, pulling, kneeling, twisting, turning, stooping, reaching, and bending. This may include extended driving periods of up to several hours.

Work Environment

- Moderate degree of mental focus solving non-routine problems

- May require moderate intervals of mental focus or sensory effort for length of time greater than 4 hours.

- This position is exposed to a normal office environment as well as working outdoors in a water/sewer plant environment.

- This position may be exposed to loud noise, wastewater, chemicals, and high voltage where electrical shock is a potential hazard.

- Occasionally encounters extreme cold or hot conditions and potential contact with hazardous chemicals.

- Must wear/use all protective equipment where required including hearing protection, safety glasses, chemical suites and personal protective equipment when handling hazardous materials; must be OSHA compliant.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.