Project Engineer I - WW

At Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., we know that water is a precious resource - one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That's why we take seriously our mission: protecting and providing Earth's most essential resource. At Aqua, we are guided by a set of principles that embody the character of our company and inspire our work together. They are embedded within our business practices and our behavior. We are proud to be united by integrity, respect and the pursuit of excellence to be the best we can be for the customers and communities we serve.
Together, the women and men of Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. serve 1 million customers across eight states. Aqua uses science, technology, capital investments, and amazing talent to provide communities with clean, safe drinking water and responsibly return wastewater to our rivers and streams. Join our team and make a difference!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supports the new wastewater and water customer acquisition process by analyzing and finding solutions to new service connection requirements. Supports the transition of new acquisitions into the Aqua Capital plan.
• Reviews proposed utility plans submitted by 3rd parties and ensures proposed water and wastewater assets are specified per Aqua engineering standards.
• Works with Aqua Engineering planning teams to ensure new growth throughout Aqua's territories is evaluated wholistically for short- and long-term capacity requirements
• Prepares regulatory reports including, but not limited, to PADEP Chapter 94 Municipal Wasteload Management Reports and Act 537 Planning modules and studies. Supervises and/or prepares permit applications for assigned projects.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates for capital budget planning.
• Utilizes the company's financial Information System and capital budget system for project authorization and project tracking.
• Prepares planning studies and reports to guide management in future system needs and improvements.
• Articulates technical problems, design issues and potential solutions well and in layman's terms to business, engineering, and operating teams as well as external organizations and customers.
• Negotiates easements and supervises preparation of descriptions.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a concentration in water/wastewater preferred
• Must have or obtain an Engineer in Training certificate within two years of employment
• A minimum of 3 years related experience, preferably in water and wastewater
• Valid U.S Driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, (tact, diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, and the ability to motivate others.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft office applications, in particular, Excel Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well under pressure and to effectively coordinate and keep track of multiple projects
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment
• Familiarity with PA Department of Environmental Protection regulations and permitting process

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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.
• May include local travel via company pool car within the state.

Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).