Engineering Associate

Veolia Environnement SA•West Nyack, NY

4d•$85,000 - $90,000

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 senior engineering staff guidance, the associate coordinates with Engineering, Operations, contractors, and consultants to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and in compliance with regulatory standards. The role includes construction oversight and inspection, participation in short- and long-term system planning, and supporting Asset Owner satisfaction through operational performance, budget, schedule, and regulatory compliance. Projects may include water treatment upgrades, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, and wastewater plant, lift station, and collection system upgrades. The position works with local business units across Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Tioga, and Westchester Counties and offers increasing 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.
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 and uneven terrain, 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.
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 and local, state, and federal agencies.
Conduct on-site construction inspections of treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, and pipelines to confirm conformance with design plans and EHS standards.
Track project metrics, schedules, and expenditures against approved budgets, and assist project managers with reporting and forecasting.
Align projects with budgets and prioritize them based on available funding and risk assessment.
Monitor delivery metrics and use alternate procurement and delivery methods to improve project delivery efficiency.
Support oversight of construction management personnel to ensure timely 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.