SUMMARY:

Are you a jack of all trades who gets excited by the idea of managing everything from the creation of a multimillion-dollar dam reconstruction project to overseeing the replacement of miles and miles of watermains? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you as a Project Engineer with Aqua!

Aqua is on a mission to improve the infrastructure and ensure the highest quality of drinking water and wastewater services possible. We are in need of a nimble, detail-oriented Project Engineer to support the cause. Working under the general supervision of the Engineering Manager you will tackle the below duties for the state of Illinois.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for planning for assigned divisions/systems.
• Drives and coordinates the long-term capital plan for the assigned division/system. Coordinates monthly capital meetings with operational personnel, tracking capital and reporting to senior management on capital.
• Modeling and review of all waterline and sewer projects. Designs assigned aspects of projects i.e. tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults, etc.) as needed.
• Updates, maintains, and researches information in a variety of company databases including the financial information system and capital budget system for project authorization and tracking. Ensures new equipment is logged into the appropriate maintenance system.
• Responsible for submittal of any required permits and approvals. Prepares and/or supervises the permit applications for selected projects and ensure all required permits are obtained with necessary approvals.
• Coordinates and manages approved construction projects including high level design, schedule and budget. Enforces contract requirements and performs construction administration on assigned projects
• Responsible for obtaining necessary easements for all assigned projects. Negotiates and prepares property easements and oversees the preparation of property descriptions, survey and legal recording as required.
• Responsible for bidding, preparation and obtaining approvals for requisitions.
• Manages construction. Coordinates and manages approved construction projects including high level design, schedule and budget.
• Assists in the preparation of year-end and ongoing financial accounting and record preparations including the processing of invoices
• Completes all necessary paperwork needed for accounting to close the project.
• Responsible for Due Diligence for possible new acquisitions.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Selected candidate must be a Registered, Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain PE license within three years from hire date.
• Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications, as well as other software applications used in the normal course of business
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Working conditions may include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents within the State of IL

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,914.00 - $87,922.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call

License/Certification:

• Engineer In Training (Preferred)
• Professional Engineer (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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