Lead, Project Delivery Engineer

American Water • Carnegie, PA

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About The Position

The Lead, Project Delivery Engineer manages delivery activities for multiple water and wastewater utility capital projects or programs, from inception through completion. The role includes selecting and managing consulting engineering firms, reviewing design packages, developing technical bid packages, and managing construction activities. It may also involve technical partnering with and supervising consulting engineers, contractors, technicians, and CAD operators.

The position is accountable for delivering projects in accordance with the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system, agreed scopes, budgets, schedules, and applicable policies and standards. It works with asset owners, operations personnel, internal stakeholders, governmental agencies, engineering teams, consultants, and contractors to meet project and operational needs and coordinate approvals. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional field work at water and wastewater facilities, and requires travel of up to 20% as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• At least 8 years of experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery, and/or project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice.
• Familiarity with 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 environmental regulatory requirements 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, diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, and the ability to motivate others.
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Wastewater sanitary and combined collection system design experience.
• Wastewater treatment plant and pumping design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Monitor delivery metrics, including unit costs and target costs versus actual costs, and pursue more effective delivery and procurement approaches.
• Deliver assigned capital projects and programs in accordance with Capital Investment Management system policies and procedures to meet asset needs.
• Ensure asset owner satisfaction in accordance with each project's agreed scope of work.
• Interact and coordinate with operations personnel to ensure projects meet operational needs and address operational impacts.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external governmental agencies on land acquisition, easements, rights of way, permits, certificates, and other project approvals.
• Ensure compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications, and standards.
• Select and manage consulting engineering firms, review design packages, develop technical bid packages, and manage construction activities.
• Provide technical partnering and supervision to consulting engineers, contractors, technicians, and/or CAD operators as needed.

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: Senior