Project Engineer; Hybrid

Overview

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, delivers safe, clean, reliable services across eight states. We serve approximately 5.5 million people with water and wastewater services, and provide natural gas under the Aqua, Peoples, and Delta brands. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and career growth opportunities. We seek a nimble, detail-oriented Project Engineer to support the cause in Illinois, working under the general supervision of the Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties

• Plan for assigned divisions/systems.
• Manage the design of water and sewer improvement projects (e.g., tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP/WWTP projects, regulating vaults) as needed.
• Collaborate with the hydraulic modeling team to evaluate and mitigate system-wide challenges.
• Submit and/or supervise permit applications for selected projects and ensure all required permits are obtained with necessary approvals.
• Coordinate and manage construction projects including bidding, scheduling, cost estimating; enforce contract requirements and perform construction administration on assigned projects.
• Work with consultants to secure easements; negotiate and prepare property easements and oversee preparation of property descriptions, surveying and recording as required.
• Manage project financials (work orders, purchase orders, invoicing, etc.).
• Collaborate with departments statewide: operations, engineering, accounting, customer service.
• Perform due diligence for possible new acquisitions.
• Assist with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Selected candidate must be a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain PE license within three years from hire date.
• Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other software applications used in the normal course of business.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; able to communicate effectively with internal customers.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects, adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player able to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-tasking environment.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds; ability to sit for extended periods.
• Willingness to travel to work sites within Illinois as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

HIREING SALARY RANGE: $81,975.36 - $

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy and related medical conditions, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is available to individuals with disabilities during the application process and interview.

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Additional Information

To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid conflicts of interest due to family relationships or referrals, specific guidelines apply to hiring and assignment of such individuals, including: family members cannot supervise relatives and cannot work in the same department.