State Engineer

Overview

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 that 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.
• Serve as Aqua’s Liaison with Developers and outside engineering firms on the construction of facilities & infrastructure associated with new development and service extensions.
• Coordinate the creation of mapping and plat description requirements associated with new CCN filings in support of new development & service extensions.
• Work closely with the Business Development and Environmental Compliance groups to assure all permit applications are filed in a timely manner to ensure no delays in the providing of service for new developments as well as service extensions.
• Attend study forums conducted by various government agencies and professional organizations.
• Perform other related activities, as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Sanitary Engineering
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in water / wastewater engineering (including at least 2 years of experience as a Licensed Engineer with project design responsibilities).
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in VA (we will consider someone with a PE in another state as long as they have the ability to obtain Virginia registration within six (6) months).

• Working knowledge of CAD.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively with employees, local officials, regulatory agencies, customers, and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A Team Player demeanor with the ability to work effectively and multi-task in a team-fostered environment.

• Perform sedentary work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects (including the human body); sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Working conditions include frequent travel within the state and to work sites of Aqua across Virginia.
• Travel Requirement – 30%
• Availability to participate in departmental on-call rotation with the ability to respond 24/7 to…