Hybrid Associate Engineer

at Aquarion Water Company

• Job title: Associate Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $90,000 - $111,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bridgeport, United States

About the role

• Associate Engineer responsible for water utility pipeline project delivery at Aquarion Water Company. Involves planning, design, and construction oversight for water pipeline projects.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Engineer reports directly to the Manager, Utility Programs.
• The Associate Engineer (Distribution) is responsible for leadership and/or support roles in all water utility pipeline project delivery including planning, project sanctioning, design bidding, construction oversight for individual projects related to water main replacement, rehabilitation, relocation and/or extension, and local and state permitting.
• The Associate Engineer (Distribution) is responsible for Utility Program projects for AWC-CT, MA, NH.
• The Associate Engineer (Distribution) also provides planning and project management support to other pipeline construction related projects performed in the Engineering & Planning Department (E&P).

Requirements

• Valid Connecticut driver’s license is required.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• An Engineer in Training Certification, or the ability to obtain one within one year, is desirable.
• Two years of experience in the design and construction of water mains a plus.
• Three to five years of relevant experience required.
• PC experience including use of spreadsheets, scheduling software, word processing and graphics required.
• Good written and oral communication skills; and must have ability to complete projects with minimal technical supervision.
• Knowledge of water distribution system design and operations, including hydraulics.
• Experience in cost estimating, utility construction and project management a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Responsible for controlling schedules of multiple, simultaneous, projects to meet operating and financial requirements.
• Responsible for controlling annual expenditures more than $10,000,000 within established budgets for assigned projects. Signing authority as determined by the Company.

Benefits

• After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote).