Lead Senior Engineer - Military Services Group (MSG)
Company: American Water
Location: West Point
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the
largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water
and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400
dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based
drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than
14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe,
clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to
make sure we keep their lives flowing.
Our teams are committed to customer service, operational excellence
and delivering high-quality, reliable drinking water and other
water-related management services.
Our primary business involves the ownership of water and wastewater
utilities that provide water and wastewater services to
residential, commercial and industrial customers, treating and
delivering more than 1 billion gallons of water per day.
Primary Role
As a senior staff professional within the American Water Military
Services Group Engineering function, this position is responsible
for the development and management of engineering projects or
assignments in the field of water resources management.
This includes all aspects of public water supply systems and
wastewater collection & treatment systems including:
- Asset management, capital planning, engineering design, project
and construction management, business development, and issues
relating to operations & maintenance
- Projects or assignments fall within the following general
categories:
- Asset/Capital Planning - water/wastewater system planning and
analysis in order to recommend projects or other approaches to
address system needs.
- Develop and administer capital budgets (detailed annual plan &
5-year forecast) including selection and prioritization of projects
or programs that best meet identified needs.
- System analysis efforts range from hydraulic modeling and
capacity determinations/recommendations to topic specific or
comprehensive system master planning in any or all of the following
areas: source of supply, treatment, residuals handling, storage,
pumping, water distribution, wastewater collection, automation &
controls, regionalization, regulatory compliance, operational
reliability and efficiency.
- Project Delivery - managing all activities concerned with the
delivery of multiple capital investment projects from inception to
completion.
- This includes project budgeting and administration within an
established capital investment management process, management or
self-performance of project delivery tasks including preliminary
engineering, detailed design, permitting, procurement, construction
management, field inspection, testing, turnover and project
closeout.
- Technical Services - developing and implementing technical
standards applicable to the asset base of American Water.
- Serve as a technical expert and resource in area of engineering
discipline. Support project delivery efforts through interpreting
and determining asset & operational requirements, organizing and
executing detailed engineering design tasks, administering project
specific permitting tasks, providing technical support and operator
training during construction & commissioning.
- Assignments include self-performed design and engineering
analysis tasks & management of external consulting engineers
performing similar tasks.
- Operations & Maintenance Support - engineering studies and/or
troubleshooting related to water/wastewater operations and
maintenance concerns, project or program management for maintenance
of engineered assets (storage tanks, reservoirs, dams, etc.) or
event management support related to unplanned occurrences
(droughts, storms, floods, power outage, asset failures,
etc.).
- Business Development - working as part of a business
development team, assist in the pursuit of new business and growth
opportunities.
- Tasks include performing due diligence, preparation of
technical and cost proposals, and execution of engineering services
for successful proposals. Key Accountabilities
- Completion of projects or assignments in accordance with sound
engineering principals & practice, American Water Policies,
Procedures, Guidelines or Standards, and sound industry
practice
- Development of detailed project scope, budget and schedule.
Project management, execution, monitoring and reporting in
accordance with the established scope, budget and schedule
- Comprehensive interaction and communication with internal and
external project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to
ensure that the end solution and delivery method addresses their
needs. Employ a teaming & consensus building approach and a
proactive issue identification and resolution process to improve
project delivery performance and the success of the end result
- Professional management and contract administration of
third-party providers of services and goods including engineering &
environmental consultants, surveyors, construction contractors,
material and equipment vendors, materials testing and inspection
firms, etc.
- Within established area of expertise, for assigned projects, or
other matters of strategic interest, serve as a technical advisor
and representative of the Company in meetings, workshops,
conferences, negotiations, environmental agencies, State or local
permitting agencies, professional or industry organizations or
special interest groups.
- Pursue educational and professional development to enhance
knowledge, performance and contributions to the
organization.Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to work multiple projects or assignments with minimum
direction.
- Effective management skills (e.g. planning, organizing,
coordinating individual staff and teams).
- Verbal and written communications skills (e.g. presentation,
report writing, listening).
- Interpersonal skills (e.g. tact/diplomacy, persuasion,
cooperation, ability to motivate others).
- Strong Quantitative, analytical and financial skills; attention
to details.
- Leadership presence (e.g. ability to deal effectively and
maintain cooperation working relationships with senior management
and other key stakeholders)
- Knowledge of engineering theory and practice related to
planning, design, construction and operation of water/wastewater
facilities, project management, water resources, engineering
economics and utility operations.
- Knowledge of engineering or construction contract
administration and project delivery approaches related to
water/wastewater facilities.
- Knowledge of US regulations (environmental), legislation, new
technology and current trends impacting the water industry.
- Sound business acumen and judgment. Knowledge of company
procedures, policies and operations.Experience/Education
- Bachelor's Degree in civil, Environmental or Mechanical or
related field. Master's degree or advanced study in field of
specialty preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License desired
- Engineering experience in water and wastewater industry
- 7 to 10 years minimum experienceTravel Requirements
- 15% of timeWork Environment
- 85% office
- 15% fieldCompetencies
- Champions safety
- Collaborates
- Cultivates innovation
- Customer obsessed
- Drives Results
- Nimble learning
Keywords: American Water, Paterson , Lead Senior Engineer - Military Services Group (MSG), Engineering , West Point, New Jersey
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