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Senior Project Engineer – Water Network

Senior Project Engineer – Water Network

CompanyVeolia
LocationWilmington, DE, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field, commensurate experience may be considered.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing water/wastewater design and construction projects and upgrade projects for wastewater collection systems and water transmission/distribution systems.
  • Proficient in hydraulic modeling software (WaterGEMS or similar).
  • Proficient in transmission mission main and appurtenance design.
  • Strong project management skills (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing).
  • Thorough working knowledge of water and wastewater Process applications.
  • Superior personal effectiveness skills, visible “leadership by example” utilizing participative management involving employees and teamwork whenever possible.
  • Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.
  • Experience utilizing alternate project delivery methods (design-build, integrated project delivery) and contracting methods (guaranteed maximum price, reimbursable).
  • Experience developing and adhering to budgets and schedules for multiple complex projects including budget management, and ongoing assessment of project risks/opportunities.
  • Ability to manage several small and mid-size projects simultaneously.
  • Computer skills (Google Suite, SmartSheet, 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.

Responsibilities

  • Manage $10M-$20M of water/wastewater programs annually, including project identification and priority evaluation, conceptual design/development, coordination of pilot testing, development of the project plans and internal funding approvals.
  • Manage the development of technical, bidding and contractual documents in accordance with corporate engineering guidelines including negotiations of agreements in coordination with supply chain management.
  • Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards are incorporated into the design specifications.
  • Work directly with the Operations group to understand their needs in meeting operational, compliance, and health & safety goals.
  • Coordinate with the master planning department and hydraulic software to identify projects, evaluate priority, and assure the focus of capital project planning meets the medium and long-term system needs.
  • 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.
  • Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics and utilization of alternate procurement and delivery methods.
  • Provide monthly reports to management regarding the financial and progress status of capital projects and issues affecting project performance.
  • 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.
  • Effectively manages 2 – 6 direct report personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certifications is a plus.