Job Description

Requisition ID: 109940 

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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In September 2008, under the Department of Defense’s Utility Privatization Program, American Water was awarded ownership and a 50-year contract for the operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater distribution and collection systems and treatment facilities at Fort Johnson in Leesville, Louisiana. Our responsibilities include system capital investment, regulatory and environmental compliance, planning, asset recapitalization, and long term operations and maintenance. The potable water distribution system consists of ground water supply, treatment, storage, and piping. There are twelve active wells supplying water through a network of 100 miles of pipe and being stored in 14 elevated and ground tanks with a combined capacity of 7 million gallons. The wastewater collection system includes two wastewater treatment plants with a capacity of 1.4 and 3.8 million gallons per day (MGD) both serviced by 82 miles of pipe. The water and wastewater systems at Fort Johnson serve a population of just under 20,000.

Position Information

Senior, Project Delivery Engineer in Fort Belvoir VA 

Posted Range:

$70,690 - $118,100

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has  the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined  based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.  

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits,  health and wellness programs and much more!  

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!  

Primary Role

***This role provides a relocation package availabe to those that are not local to this role. 

*** College students who are graduating are encouraged to apply

Carries out engineering tasks and activities on assigned water and wastewater projects, under the direction of one or more managers by performing the following duties personally or through work with other team members. Performance Measurements: Performance of a project engineer in the Engineering group will be primarily measured against demonstrated success in developing and delivering project work products that are of high quality and prepared within the limits of contracted schedule and budget. Additional goals will be established at yearly performance review.

Key Accountabilities

• Undertakes assignments and activities related to the development of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including preparation of feasibility studies, acquisition of permits and design of facilities.
• Typical projects include, but are not limited to, potable water wells, treatment facilities, storage tanks and water distribution systems along with sewage collection, pumping stations, septic systems and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Performs engineering calculations, contributes to the preparation of engineering and project reports, conducts field investigations, develops engineering cost estimates and prepares design sketches and drawings, all under the supervision of a manager.
• Assists in the development of new business documents and proposals.
• Prepares portions of project reports for project management.

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).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions form management.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• 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.
• Sound business acumen and judgment.
• Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.
• Understanding of Company management theories, practices, and trends.

Experience/Education

• Engineering experience in water resources utility or related field.
• 1-5 years minimum experience in water and wastewater industry or utility industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in civil, Environmental, Mechanical or related field.

Work Environment/Schedule

• Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm 
• 60% office 40% field.
• 20% Travel (as needed)
• In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.

Certifications/Licenses

• Minimum of Engineer in Training (EIT) required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred, not required for this role.

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