Job Board Title:
Associate Project Engineer

Post Date
6/30/2025

Expiration Date
9/28/2025

Details:
The Associate Project Engineer, Project Delivery is responsible for various project delivery focused engineering tasks for water and wastewater utility system capital projects, such as design, project management, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of services to our customers. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, contractors, technicians, and/or CAD operators.

This role will be Hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home.

Assist with leading and managing water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Establish project budget and scope.
Develop detailed project plans, designs, and specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations.
Conduct system capacity evaluations, analysis of water source, treatment, pumping and collection/distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests or regional growth opportunities.
Assist with multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or construction.
Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches.
Support the pre-qualification and selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection processes.

Qualifications:


Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice.
Familiarity with project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities, and utility operations.
Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water industry.
Familiarity with environmental regulatory requirements, and trends impacting the water industry.
Sound business acumen and judgment.
Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation).
Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others.
Financial analysis skill, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred.
EIT or 2+ years’ experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management.
Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.

Comments:
Valid Driver’s License
Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at water/wastewater facilities to conduct site investigations and participate in on-site project kick-off/review meetings.

Employer:
American Water
Contact:
Lexa Zelonka

Work Phone:
724-596-9069

Email:
lexa.zelonka@amwater.com

Website:
https://jobs.amwater.com/job-invite/108442/

Position Title:
Associate Project Engineer