What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Aqua Texas, Inc.?
At Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., we know that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s why we take seriously our mission: protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. At Aqua, we are guided by a set of principles that embody the character of our company and inspire our work together. They are embedded within our business practices and our behavior. We are proud to be united by integrity, respect and the pursuit of excellence to be the best we can be for the customers and communities we serve. Together, the women and men of Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. serve 1 million customers across eight states. Aqua uses science, technology, capital investments, and amazing talent to provide communities with clean, safe drinking water and responsibly return wastewater to our rivers and streams. Join our team and make a difference! RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of studies and reports to guide company management in planning for future systems needs and improvements. Activities include developing cost estimates for capital budget planning and projects including modeling alternative evaluations, e.g., estimates costs, schedules, community impact and risks across projects in various municipalities throughout the service area. Drives and coordinates the long-term capital plan for the assigned division/system. Coordinates monthly capital meetings with operational personnel, tracking capital and reporting to senior management on capital. Models and reviews all waterline and sewer projects. Designs assigned aspects of projects i.e., tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults, etc.) as needed. Uses the company applications such as Powerplant and SAP to create and manage capital projects. Updates, maintains, and researches information in a variety of company databases including the financial information system and capital budget system for project authorization and tracking. Ensures new equipment is logged into the appropriate maintenance system. Prepares and/or supervises the permit applications for selected projects and ensure all required permits are obtained with necessary approvals. Prepares contract bid documents, plans and technical specifications for capital projects and conducts the bid process. Negotiates and prepares property easements and oversees the preparation of property descriptions, survey and legal recording as required. Coordinates and manages approved construction projects including high level design, schedule, and budget. Enforces contract requirements and performs construction administration on assigned projects. Assists in the preparation of year-end and ongoing financial accounting and record preparations including the processing of invoices. Completes all necessary paperwork needed for accounting to close the project. Conducts field investigations to gather information for project design. Participates in due diligence visits of potential acquisitions to develop capital investment plans. Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering One (1) to three(3) years of design experience, preferably in the water utility industry. E.I.T. or ability to successfully pass within 12-months of hire. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Proficient in CAD software, hydraulic modeling software, Excel, Word, etc. Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with internal and external customers Strong customer service skills Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Working conditions may include travel to project and construction sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents. Local Travel to network facilities up to 20 % of work week. Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. 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 medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. 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 1-877-272-9012. Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. is one of the largest U.S.-based, publicly traded water and wastewater utilities, serving about 1 million customers in Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas and Virginia. Founded in 1886 in southeastern Pennsylvania, Aqua has more than 130 years of history and experience. At Aqua, we know that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s why we take seriously our mission: protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. At Aqua, we are guided by a set of principles that embody the character of our company and inspire our work together. They are embedded within our business practices and our behavior. We are proud to be united by integrity, respect and the pursuit of excellence to be the best we can be for the customers and communities we serve. At Aqua, we put a strong emphasis on safety. It is part of the fabric of who we are as a company and a culture. Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WTRG. More about Aqua is available at AquaWater.com. Connect with MyAquaWater on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @MyAquaWater.