Associate Distribution Engineer

Aquarion Water Company•Bridgeport, CT

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Aquarion Water Company is seeking two (2) Associate Distribution Engineers to join their Engineering & Planning department. This role reports directly to the Manager, Utility Programs. The Associate Engineer (Distribution) will be responsible for leadership and/or support roles in all water utility pipeline project delivery, including planning, project sanctioning, design bidding, and construction oversight for projects related to water main replacement, rehabilitation, relocation, and/or extension. This includes local and state permitting. The role is responsible for Utility Program projects for AWC- CT, MA, NH, and provides planning and project management support to other pipeline construction-related projects within the Engineering & Planning Department (E&P).

Requirements

Three to five years of relevant experience required.
PC experience including use of spreadsheets, scheduling software, word processing and graphics required.
Good written and oral communication skills; and must have ability to complete projects with minimal technical supervision.
Knowledge of water distribution system design and operations, including hydraulics.
Responsible for controlling schedules of multiple, simultaneous, projects to meet operating and financial requirements.
Responsible for controlling annual expenditures more than $10,000,000 within established budgets for assigned projects.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license is required.
A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the design and construction of water mains a plus.
Experience in cost estimating, utility construction and project management a plus.
Excellent customer service skills.
An Engineer in Training Certification, or the ability to obtain one within one year, is desirable.

Responsibilities

Serves as Project Coordinator for a variety of pipeline projects from planning and design through construction, as assigned by Manager, Utility Programs.
Represents the company at public hearings and when coordinating with federal, state and local agencies.
Prepares requests-for-proposals (RFPs) and reviews proposals from contractors and consultants.
Manages consultants and contractors including facilitating the execution of contracts, creating purchase requisitions, managing purchase orders, and processing vendor invoices associated with assigned pipeline projects.
Evaluates systematic deficiencies and recommends solutions with respect to cost, constructability, schedule, and project objective.
Prepares and maintains budgets, project plans and critical path schedules for pipeline projects.
Prepares, maintains, and reports capital expenditure forecasts on a monthly basis for assigned projects.
Prepares required documents for Project Management Committee approval for each phase of assigned capital projects.
Coordinates project progress with internal/external customers and reports progress in conformance with Company goals.
Conducts technical review of project specifications, design drawings, contracts and bid documents.
Coordination with various internal departments as well as consultants, contractors, customers, municipalities & state agencies.
Maintains familiarity with applicable water quality, ratemaking and other regulations.
Maintains familiarity with applicable methods and technologies through attendance of seminars and participation in training programs.
Adheres to and enforces Company safety plan.