Engineering Associate

Veolia•West Nyack, NY

About The Position

The Engineering Associate supports the planning, design, permitting, and construction of capital water and wastewater projects across Veolia’s New York Business Unit, with an immediate focus on PFAS treatment systems such as GAC, ion exchange, and membrane technologies. Under the guidance of senior engineering staff, the role coordinates with Engineering, Operations, contractors, and consultants to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The position includes construction oversight and inspection, participation in short- and long-term system planning, and support for asset-owner satisfaction and operational performance. Projects may include water treatment upgrades, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, and wastewater plant, lift station, and collection system upgrades. The associate supports project development and delivery, reviews design and construction submittals, coordinates permits, monitors project metrics and expenditures, and provides technical and operational support. The position offers a path to increased responsibility as merit justifies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field; commensurate experience may be considered.
0–3 years of related engineering or project management experience in water/wastewater or environmental engineering.
Strong project management skills across initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects.
Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
Valid U.S. driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to drive independently to and from worksites.
Ability to traverse active construction sites, walk on uneven ground, climb stairs and ladders, work outdoors in varying weather, and lift field equipment up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Hydraulic modeling experience.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Stormwater Control Inspection certification.
Familiarity with alternate project delivery methods, including design-build and integrated project delivery, and contracting methods such as guaranteed maximum price and reimbursable contracts.
Computer skills with MS Project, Google Suite, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Oracle Peoplesoft, Hyperion, or other planning, performance, or budgeting tools.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting.

Responsibilities

Support the development, design, and delivery of capital improvement projects in accordance with engineering guidelines and procurement policies.
Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards are incorporated into design specifications.
Review contractor and consulting engineer submittals, including design drawings, specifications, calculations, RFIs, and shop drawings for PFAS treatment systems.
Coordinate environmental and health department permit applications with local business unit staff for local, state, and federal agencies.
Conduct on-site field inspections during construction of treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, and pipelines to ensure conformance with design plans and EHS standards.
Track project metrics, schedules, and expenditures against approved budgets, and assist project managers with reporting and forecasting.
Help align projects with budgets and prioritize them based on available funding and risk assessment.
Improve project delivery efficiency by monitoring delivery metrics and using alternate procurement and delivery methods.
Support oversight of construction management personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, budget compliance, asset management documentation, and adherence to applicable standards.
Provide technical expertise on engineering and operational issues and support facility condition assessments for water and wastewater operations.
Work independently and across corporate and local business units.