Project Engineer II

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Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities.

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples & Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

• Responsible for planning within assigned divisions/systems.
• Coordinate monthly capital meetings with operational personnel, track capital, and report to senior management.
• Drive and coordinate the 5‑year capital plan for assigned divisions/systems.
• Design assigned projects (e.g., tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults).
• Set up projects in Powerplant and SAP for all assigned projects.
• Maintain communication with permitting agencies and government officials.
• Submit required permits and approvals.
• Review waterline and sewer projects; submit annual reports to Ohio EPA.
• Obtain necessary easements for all assigned projects.
• Handle project design, bidding, contract creation, justifications, and invoicing/accounting efforts.
• Manage construction of assigned projects.
• Approve and process invoices in a timely manner.
• Complete all necessary paperwork needed for accounting to close the project.
• Conduct due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio or be able to obtain licensure within an agreed timeframe from hire date.
• Four or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills are required, as is the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including those related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered‑veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1‑877‑271‑9012).

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time