Associate, Project Delivery Engineer

American Water • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Associate, Project Delivery Engineer is an entry-level position in American Water’s Engineering function. The role supports engineering tasks for water and wastewater utility systems, including design, project management, and operational support to help ensure efficient and reliable service delivery. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering with and supervision of consulting engineers, technicians, and/or CAD operators.

The position assists with projects from inception to completion, develops project plans, designs, and specifications, evaluates system capacity and deficiencies, and supports planning, design, and construction assignments. Work is primarily office-based, with occasional field visits to water and wastewater facilities for site investigations and project meetings. Travel may be required up to 20%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery, and/or project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, water resources, project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities, and utility operations.
• Knowledge of current trends in water quality, treatment, and other aspects of the water industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and trends impacting the water industry.
• Sound business acumen and judgment.
• Effective quantitative and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including report writing, listening, and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, and the ability to motivate others.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, helping ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Assist in developing project plans, designs, and specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations.
• Conduct assigned system capacity evaluations and analyze water sources, treatment, pumping, collection and distribution, storage, and other system deficiencies to support operations, service extension requests, and regional growth opportunities.
• Assist with multiple small- to medium-sized projects and perform varied engineering assignments related to planning, design, or construction.
• Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches.
• Provide technical partnering and potentially supervise consulting engineers, technicians, and/or CAD operators.
• Complete other special projects and tasks assigned by team leads or managers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and health benefits package.
• Opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.
• Benefits packages focused on health and wellness, emotional well-being, and savings for current and future goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level