Associate Engineer (Distribution/Utility Programs)

Job Summary

The Associate Distribution Engineer reports directly to the Manager, Utility Programs. The Associate Distribution Engineer 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 Distribution Engineer is responsible for Utility Program projects for AWC- CT, MA, NH., The Associate Distribution Engineer also provides planning and project management support to other pipeline construction related projects performed in the Engineering & Planning Department (E&P).

Principal Responsibilities

Position requirements are as follows:

• 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 $85,000.
• This position is Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM, reporting out of our Bridgeport office.