Project Engineer

Position Purpose

This position is responsible to develop, implement and manage capital improvement projects related to new business projects involving water facilities including water treatment upgrades, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, and other facilities, and wastewater upgrades related to wastewater plants, lift stations and the collection system.

Leads as project engineer for water and wastewater system additions and modifications working closely with company personnel in accomplishing successful project delivery. Participates in and actively contributes to short and long-term system planning as assigned. Effectively manages consultants and contractors for project delivery.

The candidate works closely with Engineering and Operations personnel, managing and coordinating program activities utilizing a cross-functional team approach.

The candidate works to ensure Asset Owner satisfaction by delivering projects in accordance with the success criteria defined in the project plan (i.e. operational performance, budget, schedule, regulatory compliance, etc.)

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for $2-$5M in new business capital projects annually, including conceptual design/development, development of the project plans and internal funding approvals.
• Manage the project development, design (either internal or external) and construction of medium and small capital projects in accordance with engineering guidelines and procurement policies. Support the oversight of construction management personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, budget compliance, asset management documentation and adherence to applicable standards.
• Develops contractual agreements with third parties and manages financial activities of the new business projects.
• Responsible for the review and development of new business service or water main extension requests.
• Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards are incorporated into the design specifications.
• Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics and utilization of alternate procurement and delivery methods.
• Manage environmental and governmental permitting in coordination with local business unit staff.
• Support the oversight of construction management personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, budget compliance and adherence to applicable standards.
• Participate in master planning efforts of existing systems and new acquisitions (water and wastewater). Prepare short-term and long-term capital improvement plans for new acquisitions and prepare valuations of systems based on due diligence site visits and condition assessments to assist with the formulation of bids for acquisitions.
• Assist with developing analysis and reports to be provided to regulators, internal or external customers if needed. Provide support as needed for Rate Case Filings.
• Participate in the development of engineering design and delivery processes and standards.
• Provide technical expertise on engineering and operational issues and support facility condition assessments for our water/wastewater operations.
• Ability to work transversally with corporate and local business units.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education/Experience/Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or related field, commensurate experience may be considered.
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing design projects and 2 years experience managing water/wastewater projects including upgrades to wastewater collection systems and water transmission/distribution systems.
• Experience utilizing alternate project delivery methods (design-build, integrated project delivery) and contracting methods (guaranteed maximum price, reimbursable.)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong project management skills (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing).
• Thorough working knowledge of water and wastewater processes and treatment options.
• Superior personal effectiveness skills, visible "leadership by example" utilizing participative management involving employees and teamwork whenever possible.
• Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Computer skills (MS Project, Google Suite, Oracle PeopleSoft, Oracle Hyperion or other planning/performance/budgeting tools a plus).
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management, ongoing assessment of project risks/opportunities and basic accounting knowledge.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Professional Engineer License (PE) recommended. PMP and/or Construction Management certifications a plus.

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.