Associate, Project Delivery Engineer

About the Role

The Associate, Project Delivery Engineer is an entry-level position in the Engineering function responsible for various engineering tasks for water and wastewater utility systems. This role supports design, project management, and operational support to ensure efficient and reliable service delivery. Responsibilities may include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, technicians, and/or CAD operators.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time, within-scope, and within-budget delivery.
• Assist in the development of detailed project plans, designs, and specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations.
• Conduct system capacity evaluations, analysis of water source, treatment, pumping and collection/distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests, or regional growth opportunities.
• Assist with multiple small to medium-size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design, or construction.
• Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches.
• Perform any other special projects and tasks assigned by team leads or managers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, water resources, project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities, and utility operations.
• Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (commercial and environmental), industry standards, and trends impacting the water industry.
• Sound business acumen and judgment.
• Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation).
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others).

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years’ experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery, and/or project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of Engineering.

Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20%, as required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License.

Work Environment

• Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at water/wastewater facilities to conduct site investigations and participate in on-site project kick-off/review meetings.