Assistant Planner; or Assistant Planning Engineer

Position: Assistant Planner (or Assistant Planning Engineer)
We have an opening in our Engineering department for an Assistant Planner (or Assistant Planning Engineer). We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).

This is a hybrid work opportunity, meaning that employees are eligible to work remotely for part of the work week, dependent on job function and business needs.

Job Description

The Assistant Planner / Planning Engineer position is responsible for providing excellent service to our customers by effectively performing a broad range of responsibilities related to asset management, source of supply planning, capital project planning, and regulatory compliance. The Planning Group handles most planning efforts within the Engineering Department and works across departments on multi-disciplinary efforts, including water conservation, capital budgeting, and supply development.

This position will report out of the State Operations Center.

The Assistant Planning Engineer performs a variety of duties. Tasks include but are not limited to the following:

* Update and manage the Asset Management program for the Company; participate in efforts to utilize asset management for project planning

* Assist with capital planning efforts, including coordinating updates to Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) with external consultants, updating 5-year plan, internal project prioritization efforts, and siting studies for new infrastructure projects

* Assist with regulatory compliance tasks, including but not limited to annual diversion permit and streamflow release reports, diversion permit applications, streamflow release plans, and sale of excess water permit applications

* Assist with source of supply efforts, including but not limited to supply assessments, monitoring sources, and Water Supply Plan updates

* Adheres to Company administrative reporting policies and controls.

* Works closely with local teams to ensure successful communication of information.

Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned.

* The Company is committed to providing a safe workplace. This position is responsible for learning, following and ensuring compliance with all safety rules. This includes rules and regulations in the Company Safety Manual, OSHA regulations and other state, federal, or governing body's rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree required;
Engineering or STEM field preferred

* At least one year of experience in planning or engineering preferred

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, required

Compensation Type

Annual Salary

Compensation Range

Grade 6 - Salary

$ 70,176.

Primary Work Location

55 Sebethe

Cromwell, Connecticut, 06416

United States

Work Environment and Physical Demands Code

B - Blend

EEO Statement

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.