Assistant Planning Engineer

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.•Cromwell, CT

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Planner / Planning Engineer position is responsible for providing excellent service to our customers by effectively performing a broad range of responsibilities related to asset management, source of supply planning, capital project planning, and regulatory compliance. The Planning Group handles most planning efforts within the Engineering Department and works across departments on multi-disciplinary efforts, including water conservation, capital budgeting, and supply development. This position will report out of the State Operations Center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required; Engineering or STEM field preferred
At least one year of experience in planning or engineering preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, required

Responsibilities

Update and manage the Asset Management program for the Company; participate in efforts to utilize asset management for project planning
Assist with capital planning efforts, including coordinating updates to Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) with external consultants, updating 5-year plan, internal project prioritization efforts, and siting studies for new infrastructure projects
Assist with regulatory compliance tasks, including but not limited to annual diversion permit and streamflow release reports, diversion permit applications, streamflow release plans, and sale of excess water permit applications
Assist with source of supply efforts, including but not limited to supply assessments, monitoring sources, and Water Supply Plan updates
Adheres to Company administrative reporting policies and controls.
Works closely with local teams to ensure successful communication of information.
Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned.
The Company is committed to providing a safe workplace. This position is responsible for learning, following and ensuring compliance with all safety rules. This includes rules and regulations in the Company Safety Manual, OSHA regulations and other state, federal, or governing body’s rules and regulations.