Aqua · 3 hours ago
Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater Utility
Hamilton, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expAqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee and manage capital improvement projects for water and wastewater systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and managing multiple projects simultaneously, both in the office and in the field.
Business DevelopmentCustomer ServiceInfrastructure
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Commitment to career growth opportunities
Company
Aqua
Aqua is the holding company for regulated utilities providing water or wastewater services in Pennsylvania,
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$934.8MKey Investors
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment AuthorityState Revolving FundCPP Investments
2026-01-21Grant· $12.4M
2026-01-21Debt Financing· $4.5M
2025-10-20Debt Financing· $35M
Leadership Team
Sadzi Oliva
President, Aqua Indiana
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