Job SummaryAquarion Water Company is looking for two (2) Associate Distribution Engineers to join our Engineering & Planning department! The role reports directly to the Manager, Utility Programs. The Associate Engineer (Distribution) is responsible for leadership and/or support roles in all water utility pipeline project delivery including planning, project sanctioning, design bidding, construction oversight for individual projects related to water main replacement, rehabilitation, relocation and/or extension, and local and state permitting. The Associate Engineer (Distribution) is responsible for Utility Program projects for AWC- CT, MA, NH. The Associate Engineer (Distribution) also provides planning and project management support to other pipeline construction related projects performed in the Engineering & Planning Department (E&P).
Principal 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.
Preferred Requirements- Two years of experience in the design and construction of water mains a plus. 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.
- 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.
Education/Certifications- Valid Connecticut driver's license is required.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
- An Engineer in Training Certification, or the ability to obtain one within one year, is desirable.
Salary- After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote).
- Job is classified as an exempt position with an annual starting salary of $90,000 - $111,000.
- This position is Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM, reporting out of our Bridgeport office.
