Veolia | North America · 2 weeks ago
Engineering Associate - Civil/Environmental
Hackensack, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expVeolia in North America is a leading environmental company focused on water, waste, and energy management services. The Engineering Associate will manage capital improvement projects for transmission, distribution, and treatment systems, ensuring coordination among stakeholders and delivering projects from inception to completion.
Energy ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Manage complex coordination among diverse internal and external stakeholders
Main point of contact for developer-funded main extensions and complicated service installations
Translate Veolia's technical requirements to external stakeholders - developers and contractors
Prepare preliminary, engineering, and detailed cost estimates
Project budget development and cost tracking and expenditure forecasting. Track and report on project expenditures to ensure they are aligned with budget and prioritize projects based on available funding and risk assessment
Manage several projects simultaneously ranging in scope from small to very large
Prepare bid documents and coordinate procurement with supply chain management (SCM) department
Prepare material requisitions forms (MSRs)
Prepare funding projects and updating asset data base for newly created assets
Manage pipe condition assessment projects
Provide engineering support (on and off-site) during emergencies and large main breaks and other emergencies
Mainly manage New Business Department new extensions projects
Communicate regularly in written form (email, memoranda, reports, status updates, etc.) and verbally (group meetings, virtual calls, internal presentations, external presentations)
Prepare refund calculations for developer-funded water main extensions
Track developments for annual master permit updates
Review / approve all fire suppression calculation reports associated with any new or enlarged fire service
Work independently to manage all capital programs and specific projects for the New Business Department. Work directly with the Operations and T&D group to understand their needs in meeting operational, compliance, and health & safety goals
Manage the design (either internal or external) and construction of small and large New Business Engineering projects
Provide support to the Director of Engineering & Manager of Network Engineering and the Rates Department as needed during the preparation of the rate case filling, DSIC filing as well as responding to the rate case and DSIC interrogatories
Assist the Director of Engineering & Manager of Network Engineering in developing analysis and reports to be provided to regulators, internal or external customers as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
Strong experience and expertise in Network Engineering utility projects and project management is required for this role
Experience in managing Network Engineering utility projects
Experience in managing and adhering to project budgets and schedules
1-3 years of engineering experience in related field
Possesses broad knowledge of multiple processes and/or engineering disciplines, augmented with good experience and seasoning, to the point where he/she can address complex projects or address complex challenges, such as leading a response to an emergency
Must be able to propose capital projects, or identify other work that will benefit VEOLIA and/or its customers, based on their expertise in one or more areas
Excellent analytical, organizational, computer and interpersonal skills
Exercise discretion and independent judgment
Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary
Engineer in Training certificate is a must
Preferred
ESRI/GIS, PowerPlan, INFOR/Hexagon experience is a plus
Hydraulic Modeling experience is a plus
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus
Benefits
Paid time off policies
Health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Savings accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Paid volunteering
Participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan
Sick leave - 56 hours
Observed Holidays - 11 days
Vacation - Flexible Time Off
Eligible for up to 5% Annual Performance Bonus
Company
Veolia | North America
For more than 170 years, Veolia has been by the side of cities, industries and communities to help them manage, regenerate and protect their critical resources in the face of environmental challenges.
5001-10000 employees
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