American Water · 3 days ago
Senior Planning Engineer
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAmerican Water is focused on delivering reliable water and wastewater services. The Senior Planning Engineer will assess the long-term needs of utility systems and develop project solutions, while also conducting system capacity evaluations and technical supervision over engineering teams.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Coordinate and prepare strategic water and wastewater system engineering planning studies
Prepare or assist in the preparation of detailed asset investment plans considering the cost, timing, prioritization, operational need and risk, strategic investment fit and other pertinent factors surrounding individual projects or investment programs
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
Ability to serve as a competent technical resource on Water and Wastewater System Planning matters including capital planning, source water safe yield analysis, demand/inflow projections, treatment adequacy, transmission and distribution adequacy, collection adequacy, inflow and infiltration, computerized hydraulic modeling and analysis, water conservation, regionalization, and other pertinent subjects as needed to support operational and business needs
Hydraulic model development, calibration and analysis for water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems
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
Establish project budgets and scope
Support the pre-qualification and selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering
4+ years' experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management
Professional Engineer (PE) required
Valid Driver's License
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
Ability to serve as a competent technical resource on Water and Wastewater System Planning matters including capital planning, source water safe yield analysis, demand/inflow projections, treatment adequacy, transmission and distribution adequacy, collection adequacy, inflow and infiltration, computerized hydraulic modeling and analysis, water conservation, regionalization, and other pertinent subjects as needed to support operational and business needs
Hydraulic model development, calibration and analysis for water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems
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
Establish project budgets and scope
Support the pre-qualification and selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection processes
Preferred
Advanced degree
Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (8)
2023 (14)
2022 (14)
2021 (15)
2020 (20)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
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