State Engineer

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!

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.

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua
? We are hiring for a seasoned professional to join our Aqua Virginia business as our State Engineer! In this crucial role, you will plan and identify future capital improvements necessary to maintain proper water & wastewater service as well as maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Assist in the development / implementation of annual capital improvement plans that identify and prioritize capital projects; this involves assisting in the development of annual capital budget for Virginia, which includes selecting design approaches and estimating project costs.
• Oversee and/or perform the design & construction coordination of regional capital & maintenance projects; this includes preparation of contract documents as well as developing of cost estimates while utilizing both in-house & contract resources (as required).
• Prepare cost estimates for capital projects as well as construction schedules for the work; this involves overseeing design & construction activities to meet established budgets & timelines, as well as managing assigned projects to ensure that the company's financial & operational objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate design & construction phases of projects with teams of interested internal parties/stakeholders/departments, outside contractors, and suppliers; this involves obtaining all needed inputs for design as well as ensuring all operational needs are addressed.
• Prepare (or direct the preparation of) permit applications for construction of assigned capital projects; applications cover a wide range of land development, zoning, construction, and environmental approvals (at the local & state levels, and at times, at the federal level), so this involves meeting with local officials and regulatory agency personnel to obtain project permits & authorizations.
• Represent the company at various federal, state and local levels; this involves establishing and maintaining positive public relations with key customers, local officials, state & federal regulators, other state agencies, elected officials, and industry groups.
• Provide engineering due diligence services for company acquisitions; this involves identifying capital improvement needs for candidate systems as well as estimating the costs and timing of needed improvements; this person will also provide cost/benefit analysis to determine value of acquisition for purchase decision-making.
• Oversee maintenance of water system maps, records, and electronic data (i.e.: hydraulic models, standard specifications, etc.).
• Maintain standard design and materials specifications for water & wastewater infrastructure.
• Assist in the review and application of new technologies that would improve water quality and/or service to customers.
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