Project Engineer I (BM New Business)

Aqua America, Inc.•Bryn Mawr, PA

44d

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team! About Essential Utilities Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required. Civil or environmental discipline with a focus on water/wastewater is preferred, but not required.
Must have or obtain an Engineer in Training Certificate within two years of employment.
Three or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.
Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills are required.
Strong interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation)
The ability to effectively coordinate and keep track of multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient with Microsoft Office software Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. required.; experience with PROCORE, GIS, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and coding a plus.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment
Familiarity with PA Department of Environmental Protection regulations and permitting process preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the new wastewater and water customer organic growth process by analyzing and finding solutions to new service connection requests.
Evaluates new connection requests to determine if Aqua can provide service.
Perform capacity analysis for Aqua's existing water/sewer infrastructure.
Reviews proposed utility plans submitted by 3rd parties to ensures proposed water and wastewater assets are specified per Aqua engineering standards.
Review DEP planning modules and planning module mailer exemption requests submitted by 3rd party engineers and provide comments and obtain capacity verification signatures.
Review design drawings and water quality management permits for new pump stations or pump station upgrades to serve new developments.
Review and approve shop drawings for wastewater main extensions and appurtenances, pump stations and grease traps.
Work with construction inspector to assure construction is proceeding in accordance with design specifications.
Assist property owners in all stages of the process to connect to Aqua's water or wastewater infrastructure.
Works with Aqua approved contractors to extend sewer mains or service laterals for new connections.
Works with Aqua Engineering & planning teams to ensure new growth throughout Aqua's territories is evaluated wholistically for short- and long-term capacity requirements.
Prepares regulatory reports including, but not limited, to Act 537 Planning modules and studies.
Utilizes the company's financial Information System and capital budget system for project authorization and project tracking.
Prepares planning studies and reports to guide management of future system needs and improvements.
Articulates technical problems, design issues and potential solutions in layman's terms to businesses, engineering, and operating teams as well as external organizations and customers.
Provide support for the overall management and technical analyses for all New Business Work.
Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.