Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Project Engineer under the direction of the Engineering Manager.   As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a variety of capital improvement projects for Aqua New Jersey’s water and wastewater systems.   You will play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability and improvement of water and wastewater systems across the state.  You will be managing multiple projects simultaneously and must be comfortable with both office-based and field-based work.  In addition, this role will be responsible ensuring water and wastewater plants and systems are compliant with environmental regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for planning engineering projects in multiple divisions.
• Manage the design of both water and sewer improvement projects i.e. tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults, etc.) as needed.
• Work with hydraulic modeling team to evaluate and mitigate system-wide challenges
• Responsible for submittal of any required permits and approvals. Prepares and/or supervises the permit applications for selected projects and ensure all required permits are obtained with necessary approvals.
• Coordinates and manages construction projects including bidding, scheduling, and cost estimating.  Enforces contract requirements and performs construction administration on assigned projects
• Work with consultants to necessary easements for all assigned projects. Negotiates and prepares property easements and oversees the preparation of property descriptions, survey and legal recording as required.
• Responsible for managing project financials i.e. work orders, purchase orders, invoicing etc.
• Collaborate with various departments state wide: operations, engineering, accounting, customer service
• Responsible for Due Diligence for possible new acquisitions.
• Responsible for reviewing water main extension plans to ensure the plans are in compliance with the Aqua NJ design standard.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Selected candidate must be a Registered, Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey or the ability to obtain PE license within 12 months from hire date.
• 4+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Valid NJ Drivers License required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal 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 work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents within the State of NJ.

Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to projects that directly impact public infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a challenging work environment? If so, apply today and let's see where this opportunity can take you!

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