Veterans Preferred - Project Engineer

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.

Requisition ID : 106641

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.

Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE : AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations.

American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years.

The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.

S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

The salary range for this role will be $78,936 to $131,859

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth.

If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and / or experience.

At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Position can be located in either Rosemead, CA or Newbury Park (Ventura, CA)

This position is responsible for managing (through a team as appropriate) all activities concerned with the delivery of multiple capital investment projects of varying complexity and size which are of critical importance to Company objectives related to Production, Networks, and / or other water resource or operations systems from inception to completion.

Additional Information : Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for multiple Capital Investment Projects and programs of varying scope.
• Driving efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, etc.

and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.

• Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs.
• Ensure Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operation’s needs.

And coordinated with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program.

• Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications, and standards.
• Interacts with property group, technical services, and other internal groups and external governmental agencies to coordinate land acquisition, easements, rights of ways, permits, certificates, and other project approvals for assigned projects and programs.

Knowledge / Skills

• Broad knowledge of Engineering, Project Management and construction management practices related to planning, design, construction and operations for water resource facilities, engineering and utility economics and contract administration and construction technology.
• Good working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services and other related water resource management disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of company procedures, policies, and operations.
• Knowledge of employee relations, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and state water quality and design regulations and technical standards.
• Strong project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, directing, monitoring, and reporting of project activities).
• Ability to interact with colleagues, governmental agencies, consultants, and the general public with effective skill.
• Project planning skills. Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g., presentation, listening, report writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills (tact / diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, and ability to motivate others)
• Strong knowledge of computers, in-depth knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications and other pertinent software. Knowledge of or ability to learn various American Water systems of record.
• Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, project scheduling.
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.

Experience / Education

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in project delivery of major water resources projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Advanced management or technical degree preferred.

Travel Requirements

Periodic travel with overnight stays required; generally, less than 20% of total time is anticipated away from the office.

Certifications & Licenses

Professional Engineer License (PE) and / or Construction Management certifications strongly preferred or ability to obtain in 1-3 years.

Work Environment

Primarily office environment with a few field visits. Hybrid eligibility (office 3-days and remote 2-days per week).

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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

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