Utility Project Engineer

Utility Project Engineer – Carolina Water Service of North Carolina

Responsible for planning, design, and construction supervision of new development, capital, and in‑house projects for water and wastewater utilities and providing engineering expertise and support for Operations as needed.

• Creates and/or reviews engineer designs and plans and specifications for water production, water distribution, wastewater collections, water and wastewater treatment processes and systems.
• Evaluate project proposals and utility work designs and provide stamp or seal of approval for engineering designs as the Professional Engineer.
• Independently exercise sound professional judgement in the development of design criteria, selecting suitable processes, materials, and other aspects related to utility operations and capital project execution.
• Engages with regulatory agencies, other utility operators and technical personnel as needed to facilitate continuing utility operations and capital project execution.
• Prepares engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conducts engineering review of new development plans and specifications.
• Provides Project Engineering Oversight for several mid‑sized or larger utility projects on an ongoing basis.
• Selects and specifies materials, technologies and equipment for projects.
• Works with internal and/or external Project Management teams to develop processes and procedures standards for project delivery.
• Works with the project team to hire and oversee external contractors or consultants based on capital project needs.
• Performs inspections to ensure that the construction of the utility projects follow the design documents and design intentions; occasionally performs testing.
• Works with internal and external construction resources to coordinate construction of the engineering plans, communicating project schedule and tasks.
• Acts as designated project manager to lead and manage projects on an as‑needed basis.
• Acts as construction superintendent on an as‑needed basis to ensure project controls are in place and procedures are executed safely and properly according to requirements.
• Coordinates with internal and/or external project teams in response to capital project challenges to review and approve change order and cost proposals, modifying ongoing projects as required.
• Plans for and reviews updates to construction and engineering standards.
• Conducts hydraulic system analysis including usage of and updates to water distribution computer model.
• Conducts on‑site inspections and troubleshooting.
• Responds to service requests and acts as a technical resource and engineering subject matter expert for Business Development, Project Management, Operations and the Business Unit.
• Assists in the preparation of an effective master plan and/or timely system improvement and replacement program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• 1–3 years’ Project Management experience.
• At least 2 years of work experience as a Professional Engineer, preferably in a water and wastewater utility or engineering services company.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

• A strong commitment to, and working knowledge of, safety best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering best practices in community municipal water/sewer utility operations and construction.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage the scope, budget, and schedule of projects.