American Water

Engineer, Planning

LocationRosemead, CA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108077

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.


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.


For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Primary Role


The Engineer, Planning is responsible for engineering tasks focused on assessing the long-term needs of our water and/or wastewater utility systems and developing project solutions that will ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of services to our customers. This role will assist their respective teams with completing engineering tasks such as hydraulic modeling, demand projections, asset condition and performance assessments, developing treatment strategies, and preparing comprehensive planning recommendations. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, technicians, and/or CAD operators.


Key Accountabilities

Assist with the preparation of strategic water and wastewater system engineering planning studies.

Conduct system capacity evaluations, analysis of water source, treatment, pumping and collection/distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests or regional growth opportunities.
Hydraulic model development, calibration and analysis for water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems.
Assist with multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or construction.
Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches.
Establish project budgets and scope.
Support the pre-qualification and selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection processes.
Knowledge/Skills

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.
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 skill, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge.
Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred.

EIT or 2 - 4 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.
Certifications/ Licenses

Valid Driver’s License.

Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.
Scope

This is a level 2 individual contributor role.

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.

Travel Requirements


Up to 20%, as required.

Key Interfaces/ Relationships

OWE team

State Engineering team members
Project team members
State Operations teams
Consulting Engineers and Contractors
Environmental team
Competencies


Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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