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American Water · 3 days ago

Lead Senior Engineer - Military Services Group

Fort Belvoir, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

American Water is a leading provider of water and wastewater services, and they are seeking a Lead Senior Engineer within their Military Services Group. This role involves the development and management of capital projects related to water and wastewater systems, including asset management, project delivery, and business development.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Completion of projects or assignments in accordance with sound engineering principals & practice, American Water Policies, Procedures, Guidelines or Standards, and sound industry practice

Development of detailed project scope, budget and schedule. Project management, execution, monitoring and reporting in accordance with the established scope, budget and schedule

Comprehensive interaction and communication with internal and external project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that the end solution and delivery method addresses their needs. Employ a teaming & consensus building approach and a proactive issue identification and resolution process to improve project delivery performance and the success of the end result

Professional management and contract administration of third-party providers of services and goods including engineering & environmental consultants, surveyors, construction contractors, material and equipment vendors, materials testing and inspection firms, etc

Within established area of expertise, for assigned projects, or other matters of strategic interest, serve as a technical advisor and representative of the Company in meetings, workshops, conferences, negotiations, environmental agencies, State or local permitting agencies, professional or industry organizations or special interest groups

Pursue educational and professional development to enhance knowledge, performance and contributions to the organization

Qualification

Water/Wastewater EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseProject ManagementCapital PlanningTechnical Standards DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsLeadership PresenceBusiness DevelopmentCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical or related field

5 years Engineering experience in water and wastewater industry

7-10 years overall experience

Ability to work on multiple projects or assignments with minimum direction

Effective management skills (e.g. planning, organizing, coordinating individual staff and teams)

Verbal and written communications skills (e.g. presentation, report writing, listening)

Interpersonal skills (e.g. tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to motivate others)

Strong Quantitative, analytical and financial skills; attention to details

Leadership presence (e.g. ability to deal effectively and maintain cooperation working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders)

Knowledge of engineering theory and practice related to planning, design, construction and operation of water/wastewater facilities, project management, water resources, engineering economics and utility operations

Knowledge of engineering or construction contract administration and project delivery approaches related to water/wastewater facilities

Knowledge of US regulations (environmental), legislation, new technology and current trends impacting the water industry

Sound business acumen and judgment. Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations

Completion of projects or assignments in accordance with sound engineering principals & practice, American Water Policies, Procedures, Guidelines or Standards, and sound industry practice

Development of detailed project scope, budget and schedule. Project management, execution, monitoring and reporting in accordance with the established scope, budget and schedule

Comprehensive interaction and communication with internal and external project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that the end solution and delivery method addresses their needs

Pursue educational and professional development to enhance knowledge, performance and contributions to the organization