Essential Utilities, Inc. · 1 day ago
Project Engineer I Water & Wastewater
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEssential Utilities, Inc. is a major provider of water and wastewater services in the U.S. The Project Engineer I will be responsible for facility planning, implementing capital improvement plans, and supervising design and construction projects related to water and wastewater services.
Natural ResourcesWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Facility planning to identify future capital improvements necessary to maintain proper water and wastewater service and to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
Implements annual capital improvement plans and the budget, under the supervision of State Operations Manager, to identify and prioritize capital projects, including selecting design approaches and estimating project costs
Supervises and/or performs the design and construction of regional capital and maintenance projects, including preparation of contract documents and development of cost estimates, utilizing both in-house and contract resources, as required
Prepares cost estimates for capital projects, and construction schedules for the work. Oversees design and construction activities to achieve budget and schedule compliance
Coordinates design and construction phases of projects with personnel of all regional divisions and of other departments, outside contractors, and suppliers to ensure all operational needs are addressed, and obtain all needed inputs for design
Prepares or directs the preparation of permit applications for construction of assigned capital projects. Applications cover a wide range of land development, zoning, construction, and environmental approvals, at the local and State levels, and at times, at the Federal level. Meets with local officials and regulatory agency personnel to obtain project permits and authorizations
Represents the company at various federal, state and local levels. Establishes and maintains positive public relations with key customers, local officials, state and federal regulators, other state agencies, elected officials and industry groups
Provides engineering due diligence services for company acquisitions by identifying capital improvement needs for candidate systems, and estimate the costs and timing of needed improvements
Provides engineering due diligence services with developer projects including agreements and easements, as well as perform due diligence on acquisitions of new systems
Oversees maintenance of water system maps, records, and electronic data (i.e. hydraulic models, standard specifications, etc.)
Maintains standard design and materials specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure
Assists in the review and updating of ongoing operations programs such as plant maintenance and safety as assigned. Provides and/or assists in training efforts associated with these programs
Assists in the review and applications of new technologies that would improve water quality or service to customers
Attends study forums conducted by various government agencies and professional organizations
Performs other assignments as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field required
Virginia EIT and ability to obtain P.E. license within 4 years
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in hydraulic modeling, planning and analysis of water distribution and sewer collection systems
Experience conducting hydraulic field testing, data collection programs, and master planning for water distribution systems and sewer collection systems required
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Familiarity with modeling software platforms (WaterGems, WaterCAD, EPAet, InfoWorks / Infowater etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers
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
Benefits
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Company
Essential Utilities, Inc.
Essential provides natural resources for life.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-10-27Acquired
1981-06-05IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Franklin
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Alexis Rodriguez
Director
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