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Senior, Project Delivery Engineer at American Water Senior, Project Delivery Engineer at American Water in St. Louis, Missouri Posted in 11 days ago.
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109645 Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. 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. We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. 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. For more information, visit and join American Water on , , and . Job Description Job Title:
Senior, Project Delivery Engineer Posting Start Date:
3/13/26 Job Description:
Primary Role The Senior,Project Delivery Engineer is responsible for various project delivery focused engineering tasks for water and wastewater utility system capital projects, such as scope and budget confirmation, design, project management, and construction phase activities. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, contractors, technicians, and/or CAD operators. Key Accountabilities Lead and manage water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Establish project budget and scope. Develop detailed project plans, designs, and specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations. Ability to serve as a competent technical resource on Water and Wastewater System matters as needed to support operational and business needs. Assist with multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or construction. Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches. Support the selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection processes. Knowledge/Skills Knowledge Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice. Familiarity with project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities, and utility operations. Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water industry. Familiarity with environmental regulatory requirements, and trends impacting the water industry. Skills:
Sound business acumen and judgment. Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation). Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others. Financial analysis skills, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge. Experience/Education Bachelor's degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred. 4+ years' experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management. Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus. Certifications & Licenses:
Valid Driver's License Professional Engineer (PE) required Travel Requirements Up to 20%, as required. Work Environment Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at water/wastewater facilities to conduct site investigations and participate in on-site project kick-off/review meetings. Competencies Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates Job Description Footer:
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