Project Engineer

Veolia•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Project Engineer develops, implements, and manages capital improvement projects for water and wastewater facilities, including treatment upgrades, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, wastewater plants, lift stations, and collection systems. The role leads engineering work for system additions and modifications, contributes to short- and long-term system planning, and manages consultants and contractors to deliver projects successfully. Working with Engineering, Operations, corporate, and local business unit personnel, the Project Engineer coordinates program activities using a cross-functional team approach. The role aims to satisfy asset owners by delivering projects in accordance with project-plan criteria, including operational performance, budget, schedule, and regulatory compliance. The position manages new-business capital projects and supports planning, permitting, acquisition due diligence, facility assessments, regulatory reporting, rate case filings, and the development of engineering delivery processes and standards. The candidate applies technical, project management, and financial skills to support water and wastewater operations and project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field; commensurate experience may be considered.
At least 4 years of experience managing design projects.
At least 2 years of experience managing water/wastewater projects, including wastewater collection system upgrades and water transmission/distribution system upgrades.
Experience with alternate project delivery methods, such as design-build and integrated project delivery, and contracting methods, such as guaranteed maximum price and reimbursable contracts.
Strong project management skills across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing.
Thorough working knowledge of water and wastewater processes and treatment options.
Strong personal effectiveness and communication, presentation, and reporting skills; demonstrates leadership by example and uses participative management and teamwork where possible.
Financial analysis skills, including budget management, ongoing assessment of project risks and opportunities, and basic accounting knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license is recommended.
PMP and/or Construction Management certifications are a plus.
Computer skills with MS Project, Google Suite, Oracle PeopleSoft, Oracle Hyperion, or other planning, performance, or budgeting tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage $2–$5 million in new-business capital projects annually, including conceptual design and development, project plans, and internal funding approvals.
Manage development, design, and construction of medium and small capital projects in accordance with engineering guidelines and procurement policies.
Support oversight of construction management personnel to ensure timely completion, budget compliance, proper asset-management documentation, and adherence to applicable standards.
Develop contractual agreements with third parties and manage the financial activities of new-business projects.
Review and develop new-business service or water-main extension requests.
Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards are incorporated into design specifications.
Monitor delivery metrics and use alternate procurement and delivery methods to improve project-delivery efficiency.
Manage environmental and governmental permitting in coordination with local business unit staff.
Participate in master planning for existing systems and new acquisitions involving water and wastewater.
Prepare short- and long-term capital improvement plans for new acquisitions and develop system valuations based on due-diligence site visits and condition assessments to support acquisition bids.
Assist with analyses and reports for regulators and internal or external customers, as needed.
Provide support for rate case filings, as needed.
Participate in developing engineering design and delivery processes and standards.
Provide technical expertise on engineering and operational issues and support facility condition assessments for water and wastewater operations.
Work transversally with corporate and local business units.