Project Engineer I

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join their team in Bryn Mawr, PA. The Project Engineer I will use their technical abilities to evaluate, manage, and oversee the design and construction of new water and wastewater customer connections and resulting required infrastructure upgrades throughout PA.

Requirements

• Evaluates requests for connection to Aqua’s existing systems to determine if Aqua can provide service
• Perform capacity analysis for Aqua’s existing sewer infrastructure and develop strategies for system upgrades or replacements to serve the expanding demand
• Reviews proposed utility plans submitted by 3rd parties to ensure proposed water and wastewater assets are specified per Aqua engineering standards
• Supports the new wastewater and water customer organic growth process by analyzing and finding solutions to new service connection requirements
• Review DEP planning modules and planning module mailer exemption requests submitted by 3rd party engineers and provide comments and obtain capacity verification signatures
• Review design drawings and water quality management permits for new pump stations or pump stations upgrades to serve new developments
• Review and approve shop drawings for wastewater main extensions and appurtenances, pump stations and grease traps
• Work with construction inspector to ensure construction is proceeding in accordance with design specifications
• Assist property owners in all stages of the process to connect to Aqua’s Sanitary Sewer System
• Works with Aqua approved contractors to extend sewer mains or service laterals for new connections
• Works with Aqua Engineering & planning teams to ensure new growth throughout Aqua’s territories is evaluated wholistically for short- and long-term capacity requirements
• Prepare regulatory reports including, but not limited, to PADEP Chapter 94 Municipal Wasteload Management Reports and Act 537 Planning modules and studies
• Utilizes the company’s financial Information System and capital budget system for project authorization and project tracking
• Prepares planning studies and reports to guide management of future system needs and improvements
• Articulates technical problems, design issues and potential solutions in layman’s terms to businesses, engineering, and operating teams as well as external organizations and customers
• Provide support for the overall management and technical analyses for all New Business Work
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities
• Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer
• Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities