Project Engineer

Position Purpose: 

Designs pipelines pump stations pressure reducing stations and other water system facilities. Leads as project manager for water system additions and modifications working closely with company personnel in accomplishing successful project delivery. Participates in and actively contributes to short and long-term system planning as assigned. Actively participates in supporting and achieving all Engineering department and corporate metrics and goals as appropriate. Effectively manages consultants and contractors for project delivery. Effectively manages project budgets. Engages local agencies to support the successful completion of projects.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Designs pipelines pump stations pressure reducing stations and other water system facilities.
• Leads as project manager for water system additions and modifications working closely with company personnel in overseeing construction and accomplishing successful project delivery.
• Participates in and actively contributes to short and long-term system planning as assigned.
• Conducts analyses and assists with projection studies to assure capacity for adequate service.
• Actively participates in supporting and achieving all Engineering department and corporate metrics and goals as appropriate.
• Effectively manages consultants and contractors for project delivery.
• Monitors/prepares capital expenditure authorizations for assigned projects
• Prepares plans specifications cost estimates and regulatory submissions for assigned projects.
• Performs ongoing assessment of project risk/opportunities and follows through with project close-out activities and documentation.
• Assesses system needs in relation to IDEQ regulations capacity requirements and growth projections and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Works with local agencies such as IDEQ and ACHD for successful completion and permitting of projects.
• Serves as a contact for customers explaining technical information project progress and new initiatives.
• Provides weekly and monthly reports to management regarding the status of capital projects and issues affecting project performance. Develop and propose solutions to correct project performance deficiencies.
• Reviews designs by others to ensure conformance with company and regulatory standards.
• Performs all job responsibilities and duties in compliance with all safety health environmental and security laws rules policies programs and training.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or related field commensurate experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing design or construction projects.
• Experience managing water/wastewater projects including upgrade projects for treatment plants pumping stations wastewater collection systems and water transmission/distribution systems or similar projects for other industries.
• Experience in managing water and wastewater infrastructure new and replacement projects.
• Experience in managing and adhering to project budgets and schedules and reporting project costs.
• Pump station design hydraulic and water system analysis experience a plus.
• Experience with site specific public water system rules and regulations a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Possess broad knowledge of multiple processes disciplines augmented with good experience and seasoning to the point where they can address the most complex projects or address the most complex challenges such as leading a response to an emergency. May propose capital projects or identify other work that will benefit Veolia and/or a customer based on their expertise in one or more areas.
• Excellent organizational computer and interpersonal skills.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Fine-tuned interpersonal skills to create positive interactions with stakeholders to include:
  • Strong communication (oral and written) and listening skills to understand the situation and respond effectively in a helpful and professional manner.
  • Practiced problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment in a cooperative and dependable manner to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Flexibility: ability to shift and change priorities and fill-in as needed to cover critical tasks/roles.
  • Attention to detail in order to follow company processes and regulatory rules.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate key project stakeholders.
• Strong design skills including experience with pipeline design.
• Good organization interpersonal and team work skills.
• Ability to function in the digital world using computer laptop tablet smart phone devices and software to communicate and perform and record work.
• Financial analysis skills including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD for water pipeline and water facility designs preferred.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Professional Engineers License required (ability to obtain state specific PE license within 6-months).

Additional Information :

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time