Aquarion Water Company · 2 hours ago
Associate Engineer
Bridgeport, CT, US, 06606
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $111K/yr
3+ years expAquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in Connecticut, and they are seeking an Associate Engineer to support pipeline project delivery. The role involves project coordination, budget management, and compliance with regulations for water utility projects.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Serves as Project Coordinator for a variety of pipeline projects from planning and design through construction, as assigned by Manager, Utility Programs
Represents the company at public hearings and when coordinating with federal, state and local agencies
Prepares requests-for-proposals (RFPs) and reviews proposals from contractors and consultants
Manages consultants and contractors including facilitating the execution of contracts, creating purchase requisitions, managing purchase orders, and processing vendor invoices associated with assigned pipeline projects
Evaluates systematic deficiencies and recommends solutions with respect to cost, constructability, schedule, and project objective
Prepares and maintains budgets, project plans and critical path schedules for pipeline projects
Prepares, maintains, and reports capital expenditure forecasts on a monthly basis for assigned projects
Prepares required documents for Project Management Committee approval for each phase of assigned capital projects
Coordinates project progress with internal/external customers and reports progress in conformance with Company goals
Conducts technical review of project specifications, design drawings, contracts and bid documents
Coordination with various internal departments as well as consultants, contractors, customers, municipalities & state agencies
Maintains familiarity with applicable water quality, ratemaking and other regulations
Maintains familiarity with applicable methods and technologies through attendance of seminars and participation in training programs
Adheres to and enforces Company safety plan
Qualification
Required
Three to five years of relevant experience required
PC experience including use of spreadsheets, scheduling software, word processing and graphics required
Good written and oral communication skills; and must have ability to complete projects with minimal technical supervision
Knowledge of water distribution system design and operations, including hydraulics
Valid Connecticut driver's license is required
A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required
Preferred
Two years of experience in the design and construction of water mains a plus
Experience in cost estimating, utility construction and project management a plus
Excellent customer service skills
Responsible for controlling schedules of multiple, simultaneous, projects to meet operating and financial requirements
Responsible for controlling annual expenditures more than $10,000,000 within established budgets for assigned projects
Signing authority as determined by the Company
An Engineer in Training Certification, or the ability to obtain one within one year, is desirable
Company
Aquarion Water Company
Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply and wastewater treatment company for more than 780,000 people in 73 cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joy Hyde
Executive Assistant to CFO
Ken Zima
CIO-Director, Information Technology
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