American Water
Provides water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Supervises and coordinates developer-funded water/wastewater system construction projects.
9 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chattanooga, TN
Onsite
Company Size
6,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Environmental Services
Infrastructure Management
Water Resources Management
Sector Specialisms
Water Quality
Wastewater Service
Infrastructure
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Water Testing and Analysis
Water Resources
Regulatory Compliance
Role
Description
cost estimation
stakeholder coordination
regulatory liaison
development review
construction inspection
people management
- Administer the cost estimation, funding and refund processes of developer-installed and Company-installed water and wastewater construction program for new developments.
- Coordinate with key American Water functional stakeholders, including operations, finance, and customer teams.
- Interface with developers, developer engineers/contractors, company engineers and operations associates and state/local regulatory bodies to ensure American Water processes and standards are followed and the installation of new water and wastewater projects are completed efficiently.
- Review and approve new development requests to determine if the proposed system can be adequately served by our existing infrastructure to meet company and regulatory standards, or if improvements are required to extend service.
- Ensure inspection during construction and that as-built information is recorded and tracked properly. Oversee the turnover process to the local operations team.
- Supports manager to ensure effective people management policies and practices are developed and implemented (e.g., time and attendance, workforce management, etc.) and ensure resources are developed and deployed appropriately.
- Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas.
Requirements
bachelor's
water engineering
spreadsheet
financial analysis
quantitative
leadership
- Leadership presence (e.g., ability to deal effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with Company senior management and other key internal and external stakeholders).
- Ability to work independently on complex projects of large scope.
- Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field. Relevant work-related experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation).
- 4+ years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree or 10+ years’ experience without a bachelor’s degree in utility or land development or construction. Experience in the water/wastewater field preferred.
- Knowledge of Engineering principles related to water and wastewater system design and operations.
- Computer literacy. Competent in the use of work processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting.
- Financial analysis skills, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.
- Knowledge in utility construction or land development.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Since 1886
Year Established
The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.
14M+ People
Serve Millions Daily
The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.
24 States
National Presence
The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.
130+ Years
Legacy of Excellence
With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.
- Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
- Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
- Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
- Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
- A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.
Culture + Values
- Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
- Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
- One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
- Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
- High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.
Environment + Sustainability
75% reduction
Injury Rate Improvement
The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.
20 billion kWh
Solar Energy Generation
Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.
6.4 billion gallons
Water Saved
Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.
≤1%
Affordable Water Bills
Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.
- Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
- Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
- Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
- Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
- Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
- Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
- In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.
Inclusion & Diversity
#11 Ranking
Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.
4 Years
Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.
2022 Pay Equity
Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.
Four Consecutive Years
Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.
- Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
- Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
- Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
- Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
- Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.