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Aqua · 4 days ago

Project Engineer (Hybrid)

IL Glenview North Maine (aka Des Plaines)

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$82K/yr - $108K/yr

2+ years exp

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Project Engineer to support the improvement of water and wastewater services. The role involves managing design projects, coordinating construction, and ensuring compliance with permits and financial management.

Business DevelopmentCustomer ServiceInfrastructure

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning for assigned divisions/systems

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

Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned

Qualification

Registered Professional EngineerWaterWastewater ExperienceHydraulic ModelingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyProject ManagementCustomer Service SkillsMultitaskCommunication SkillsTeam Player

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required

Selected candidate must be a Registered, Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain PE license within three years from hire date