Project Engineer I

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Ashtabula, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Project Engineer I to provide engineering support to all Divisions and Departments of the Ohio region. This role is responsible for the design and management of assigned projects within Ohio, including the repair or replacement of tanks, booster stations, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, and regulating vaults. The company is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status, offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities. Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services and is dedicated to protecting natural lands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) certification or ability to achieve within 12 months of hire.
Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.
Excellent verbal, written and organization skills.
Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects.
Knowledge of Ten States Standards, AWWA Standards, WEC Standards.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings.
Communication skills through plan sets.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license in the State of Ohio
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Responsibilities

Planning for assigned divisions/systems.
Coordination of monthly capital meetings with operational personnel.
Tracking capital and reporting to senior management on capital of assigned projects.
Driver/coordinator of the 5-year capital plan for assigned divisions/systems.
Utilize Powerplant and SAP for assigned projects.
Submittal of any required permits and approvals.
Obtaining necessary easements for assigned projects.
Managing projects through their entire lifecycle: selection, planning, obtaining permits, construction, and close-out activities.
Approving pay applications and processing invoices.
Completing all necessary paperwork for accounting to close the project.
Other duties as assigned.