Project Engineer

Veolia Environnement SA•Lower Paxton Township, PA

About The Position

The Project Engineer develops, implements, and manages capital improvement projects for new business involving water and wastewater facilities. Projects may include water treatment upgrades, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, wastewater plant upgrades, lift stations, and collection system improvements. The role leads water and wastewater system additions and modifications, working closely with company Engineering and Operations personnel and coordinating cross-functional teams. The Project Engineer manages consultants, contractors, and project activities to deliver projects in accordance with defined success criteria, including operational performance, budget, schedule, and regulatory compliance. The position also contributes to short- and long-term system planning, acquisition assessments, engineering standards, and technical support for water and wastewater operations.

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 and wastewater projects, including wastewater collection system upgrades and water transmission or distribution system upgrades.
Experience with alternate project delivery methods, such as design-build or integrated project delivery, and contracting methods, such as guaranteed maximum price or reimbursable contracts.
Strong project management skills across initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing.
Thorough working knowledge of water and wastewater processes and treatment options.
Strong personal effectiveness and communication, presentation, and reporting skills, including participative leadership and teamwork.
Financial analysis skills, including budget management, ongoing project risk and opportunity assessment, 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.

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 promote timely completion, budget compliance, 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.
Incorporate corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards into design specifications.
Monitor delivery metrics and use alternate procurement and project delivery methods to improve efficiency.
Manage environmental and governmental permitting in coordination with local business unit staff.
Participate in master planning for existing systems and new water and wastewater acquisitions.
Prepare short- and long-term capital improvement plans for new acquisitions and prepare 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, and provide support for Rate Case Filings as needed.
Participate in developing engineering design and project 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.