Engineering Specialist
American Water

Requisition ID: 107249

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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, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 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.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

Assist in coordinating and administering the asset capital planning, design, project delivery and construction of water resource projects and performance of tasks including all or part of the following duties: data input/analysis for department processes and report generation; procurement; capital program spend tracking; fixed asset and job cost order processing; expense spend tracking; inventory control, asset records management; preparation and maintenance of documentation, general support and administration of projects and department needs; and special projects.

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Key Accountabilities

• Effectively coordinate and administer functional support work processes for activities including asset capital planning, design, project delivery and construction to limited tasks for varying water resource system projects. (35%)
• Input and analyze data for department work processes, business systems and reports. Prepare variance reports as required. (20%)
• Assists in preparation of documents related to the investment budget. Assists in monitoring expenditures to budget according to the Capital Investment Management polices and procedures. (15%)
• Prepare and analyze or contribute to department or functional key performance indicator reports, balance scorecard reports, business performance reviews, and MD Reports. (10%)
• Support procurement of materials and services and effectively utilize business system and procurement agreements. (10%)
• Prepare and maintain files, records, drawings, reports, maps, charts, budgets and other data related to engineering and construction projects.(10%)
  

Knowledge/Skills

• General knowledge of business practices and principles including basic budgeting and accounting.
• Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases and software to support specific assignments.
• Knowledge of water or other utility operations preferred.

Skills:

• Demonstrated organization and administrative skills.
• Good project/process management skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
  

Experience/Education

• High School or G.E.D. required.
• Associates Degree in Applied Science, Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in utility operations, engineering, construction or business administration support.
  

Travel Requirements

• None

Other

Competencies (from the Water Division Competency Dictionary):

• Analysis and Problem Solving - Analyzes and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience.
• Delivers Results - Delivers bottom line results through bold, decisive actions, working through risks and uncertainty to create opportunity. Continually raises standards and promotes entrepreneurial behavior.
• Influencing - The ability to articulate an objective or idea in a compelling manner, so that others are persuaded to act on its merit.
• Market/Customer Focus - Identifying, understanding and meeting customer expectations both internally and externally.
• Sharing Knowledge & Expertise - Drives business performance by developing and contributing specific technical or professional knowledge, skills and experience. Demonstrates a professional attitude.
• Teamworking - Is committed to working collaboratively to achieve business goals, building cohesiveness and identity with a work group, and valuing individual perspectives and contributions.

Work Environment

• Office environment

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Nearest Major Market: St Louis

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