Associate, Project Delivery Engineer

Job Title
:
Associate, Project Delivery Engineer

Base Salary Range
: $61,200 to $99,280 per year

This range represents a good faith salary range for the position. The base salary will be determined based on market, geography, skills, education, and/or experience. The role is eligible for annual incentive pay and offers continued salary growth.

• 401(k) and defined contribution plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits
• Health and wellness programs

• Assist with water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring on‑time, within‑scope, and within‑budget delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans, designs, and specifications for infrastructure projects such as pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations.
• Conduct system capacity evaluations and analysis of water source, treatment, pumping, and collection/distribution systems to support operations, service extensions, or regional growth.
• Manage multiple small to medium sized projects and perform varied engineering assignments related to planning, design, or construction.
• Translate technical concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches.
• Perform any other special projects and tasks assigned by team leads or managers.

• Knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, water resources, project management, construction and contract management, and water and wastewater facility operation.
• Familiarity with current trends in water quality, treatment, and the broader water industry.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (commercial and environmental) and industry standards.
• Sound business acumen and judgement.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including report writing, listening, and presentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, and motivation of others.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery, and/or project management.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling of water and wastewater collection systems is a plus.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Primarily office‑based with occasional field work at water/wastewater facilities for site investigations and project kick‑off/review meetings.

• Up to 20% travel as required.

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives results
• Collaborates

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.