American Water · 1 day ago
Director, Engineering Design
Camden, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $205K/yr
15+ years expAmerican Water is a leading company in the water utility sector, and they are seeking a Director of Engineering Design. This role is responsible for directing the multi-discipline design of complex drinking water and wastewater treatment projects and supervising a team of engineering design professionals.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Preparing engineering calculations, contract drawings, and technical specifications suitable for contractor bidding and construction of renovations, upgrades, replacement, or addition of drinking water production/treatment or wastewater treatment and/or conveyance facilities owned by American Water subsidiaries
Identifying all local, state, and federal permits required for construction, and completing or overseeing subcontracted third-party execution of all reports, studies, public meetings, applications, and other activities required to obtain all necessary permit approvals for in-house design projects
Providing engineering services during construction, including review of submittals, responding to contractor RFIs, and support during commissioning of production, treatment, or conveyance facility assets
Provide direct supervision of engineering team staff from multiple engineering disciplines, including, but not necessarily limited to, civil/site design, hydrogeology, structural design, mechanical engineering, and computer-aided drafting technicians
Provide consultancy and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) during engineering design performed by third-party engineering consultants, and provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and operation of capital investment projects addressing both complex and routine drinking water supply, treatment, storage, pumping, and buried infrastructure conveyance facilities across the American Water System
Identify the need for and lead development of technical standards, including standard specifications and details, related to design of drinking water supply and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, to maximize the performance, reliability, efficiency, and value of engineered water resource assets across the enterprise
Support the development of expanded in-house engineering capacity and capabilities focused on routine design (e.g. pipeline design) and construction-phase service activities. Works with the state operating companies to integrate resources into their design and project delivery teams to improve capital efficiency
Direct internal engineering design activities in conformance with sound technical and engineering management principles
Develop and participate in projects which reduce costs and improve the level of service provided, and proactively explores, evaluates and implements the integration of new technology and/or methods in order to enhance utility operations
Serve as a primary technical subject matter expert for Company engineering staff on internal and external execution of engineering design services
Manage an in-house design engineering team. Recognize the abilities of staff and coach and counsel individuals through an effective Performance Appraisal and Development Program to ensure continued professional development
Lead and oversee development of Engineering Standards, specifications, and equipment manufacturer recommendations to support initiatives established in conjunction with the Engineering Leads
Develop and maintain strategic and strong working relationships with engineering firms, materials and equipment vendors, and contractors
Participate in special assignments including professional conferences, regulatory workshops, business development, rate case testimony, technology research and other matters of strategic interest to the Company
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in drinking water treatment process design and project management
5+ years direct supervision of engineering staff and/or direct management responsibility for teams delivering project results and/or technical services
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) required
Valid Driver's License
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, project management, construction and contract management, water resources, drinking water/wastewater facilities and utility operations
Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the regulated and non-regulated water industry
Understanding of US regulations (commercial and environmental), legislation and trends impacting the water industry
Sound business acumen and judgment
Understanding of Company policies and management theories, practices, and trends
Strong process, project, and program management skills
Strong quantitative skills (e.g. analytical, technical, problem solving)
Effective people management (e.g. planning, organizing, recruiting, controlling and leading individual staff and teams)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations)
Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting)
Leadership presence (e.g. ability to deal effectively and maintain cooperative working relationships with Company senior management and other key stakeholders)
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Defined Contribution Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical
Prescription
Dental and vision coverage
Disability
Paid time off
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Health and wellness programs
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (8)
2023 (14)
2022 (14)
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2020 (20)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
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