Hybrid Project Engineer

at Essential Utilities, Inc.

• Job title: Project Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $81,975 - $108,412 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kankakee, United States

About the role

• Project Engineer managing design and construction projects for water and wastewater services with Essential Utilities. Collaborating with various departments to enhance infrastructure in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning for assigned divisions/systems
• Manage the design of both water and sewer improvement projects i.e. tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults, etc.) as needed
• Work with hydraulic modeling team to evaluate and mitigate system-wide challenges
• 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 construction projects including bidding, scheduling, and cost estimating
• Enforces contract requirements and performs construction administration on assigned projects
• Work with consultants to 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 managing project financials i.e. work orders, purchase orders, invoicing etc
• Collaborate with various departments state wide: operations, engineering, accounting, customer service
• Responsible for Due Diligence for possible new acquisitions.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to career growth opportunities