Engineering Associate

Description

• Prepare refund calculations for developer-funded water main extensions.
• Prepare funding projects and updating asset data base for newly created assets.
• Provide engineering support (on and off-site) during emergencies and large main breaks and other emergencies.
• Track developments for annual master permit updates.
• Manage several projects simultaneously ranging in scope from small to very large.
• Manage the design (either internal or external) and construction of small and large New Business Engineering projects.
• Assist the Director of Engineering & Manager of Network Engineering in developing analysis and reports to be provided to regulators, internal or external customers as required.
• Provide support to the Director of Engineering & Manager of Network Engineering and the Rates Department as needed during the preparation of the rate case filling, DSIC filing as well as responding to the rate case and DSIC interrogatories.
• Prepare bid documents and coordinate procurement with supply chain management (SCM) department.
• Prepare preliminary, engineering, and detailed cost estimates.
• Manage pipe condition assessment projects.
• Review / approve all fire suppression calculation reports associated with any new or enlarged fire service.
• Mainly manage New Business Department new extensions projects.
• Main point of contact for developer-funded main extensions and complicated service installations.
• Translate Veolia's technical requirements to external stakeholders - developers and contractors.
• Manage complex coordination among diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare material requisitions forms (MSRs).
• Project budget development and cost tracking and expenditure forecasting. Track and report on project expenditures to ensure they are aligned with budget and prioritize projects based on available funding and risk assessment.
• Work independently to manage all capital programs and specific projects for the New Business Department. Work directly with the Operations and T&D group to understand their needs in meeting operational, compliance, and health & safety goals.

Requirements

• Communicate regularly in written form (email, memoranda, reports, status updates, etc.) and verbally (group meetings, virtual calls, internal presentations, external presentations).
• Experience in managing and adhering to project budgets and schedules.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus.
• Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary.
• Hydraulic Modeling experience is a plus.
• ESRI/GIS, PowerPlan, INFOR/Hexagon experience is a plus.
• Engineer in Training certificate is a must.
• Strong experience and expertise in Network Engineering utility projects and project management is required for this role.
• Possesses broad knowledge of multiple processes and/or engineering disciplines, augmented with good experience and seasoning, to the point where he/she can address complex projects or address complex challenges, such as leading a response to an emergency.
• Must be able to propose capital projects, or identify other work that will benefit VEOLIA and/or its customers, based on their expertise in one or more areas.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, computer and interpersonal skills.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience in related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• Experience in managing Network Engineering utility projects projects.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance