Project Engineer II

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Boardman, OH

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. Job Description Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Project Engineer. This role is under the direction of the Engineering Manager is responsible for engineering support to all Divisions and Departments of the Ohio region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
Selected candidate must be a Registered, Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio or the ability to obtain PE license within one year from hire date.
Excellent verbal, written and organization skills are required as is the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning for assigned divisions/systems.
Coordination of monthly capital meetings with operational personnel, tracking capital and reporting to senior management on capital.
Driver/coordinator of the 5 year capital plan for assigned divisions/systems.
Modeling and review of all waterline and sewer projects.
Responsible for design of assigned projects (out of ordinary projects – tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults, etc.).
Setup on Powerplant and Lawson for all assigned projects.
Responsible for submittal of any required permits and approvals.
Responsible for obtaining necessary easements for all assigned projects.
Responsible for bidding, preparation and obtaining approvals for requisitions.
Manages construction.
Responsible for the processing of invoices.
Completes all necessary paperwork needed for accounting to close the project.
Responsible for Due Diligence for possible new acquisitions.
Other duties as assigned.