Planning Engineer LOCATION: Mechanicsburg, PA$90,000 - $100,000 based on experience
Full Benefits offered
Direct Hire Role
Company is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States.
Job Details Responsible for strategic long-term water and wastewater system planning and recommending projects or approaches to address needs related to source of supply, treatment, storage, pumping and transmission of water as well as collection, equalization, and treatment of wastewater. The analysis and recommended solutions will affect the performance and operational integrity of water and wastewater systems within company. This position is also responsible for conducting or reviewing water and wastewater system capacity and service evaluations associated with water or sewer service extension projects or other potential service growth opportunities. Prepare or assist in the preparation of detailed asset investment plans considering the cost, timing, prioritization, operational need and risk, strategic investment fit and other pertinent factors surrounding individual projects or investment programs.
Key Accountabilities Coordination and preparation of strategic water and wastewater system planning studies (comprehensive or targeted, issue-based studies as appropriate) as assigned.
Preparation and maintenance of asset investment plans and strategic capital expenditure plans as assigned. Plans to accurately address operational needs, operational efficiencies, asset management and strategic investment goals set by the Corporation based upon prioritization models.
System capacity evaluations, analysis of source, production, distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests or regional growth opportunities.
Ability to serve as a competent technical resource on Water and Wastewater System Planning matters including capital planning, source water safe yield analysis, demand/inflow projections, treatment adequacy, transmission and distribution adequacy, collection adequacy, inflow and infiltration, computerized hydraulic modeling and analysis, water conservation, regionalization, and other pertinent subjects as needed to support operational and business needs. Present results of engineering analysis to interested parties within and outside of the company, including expert testimony, presentations to Regulatory agencies and Senior Company Management.
Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.
Knowledge: Demonstrated competency in asset planning, water system comprehensive master planning, distribution system hydraulic modeling or equivalent water system design experience.
Broad knowledge of Engineering (planning, design, construction) related to water facilities.
Working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, treatment, and Engineering economics.
Applicable knowledge of water resources industry, business, and environmental regulatory field. Knowledge of Company Operations.
Skills: Leadership ability and interpersonal skills, as well as solid verbal and written communication skills and keen listening abilities.
Detail oriented to conduct through analysis and evaluations, render and implement timely decisions and recommendations.
Experience/Education Bachelor's degree in engineering (Environmental or Civil preferred).
4+ years' experience in water resources engineering and/or planning.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20% (generally local).
Certifications & Licenses Professional Engineer (PE) required.
Work Environment Primarily office with occasional local / overnight work in the field. Up to 2 days work from home permitted per week.
Competencies Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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