Project Engineer
Company: Veolia North America
Location: West Nyack
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA subsidiary of
Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of
water, waste and energy management services, including water, and
wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and
disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000
employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Please visit our website -www.veolianorthamerica.com.Job
DescriptionPay Rate: $90000 to $110000 Per Year.BENEFITSVeolia's
comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as
well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees
are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k)
plan, to save for retirement. - Pay and benefits for employees
represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining
agreement. -Position Purpose: -This position is responsible to
develop, implement and manage capital improvement projects related
to water facilities including water treatment upgrades, pump
stations, storage tanks, pipelines, and other facilities, and
wastewater upgrades related to wastewater plants, lift stations and
the collection system. - Leads as project engineer for water and
wastewater system additions and modifications working closely with
company personnel in accomplishing successful project delivery. -
Participates in and actively contributes to short and long-term
system planning as assigned. - Effectively manages consultants and
contractors for project delivery. - The immediate responsibility
for this position will be available to support above ground capital
improvements (i.e. dams, impoundments, treatment facilities,
pumping and booster stations, regulators and vaults, tanks,
electrical systems, and controls, etc.). -The candidate works
closely with Engineering and Operations personnel, managing and
coordinating program activities utilizing a cross-functional team
approach.The candidate works to ensure Asset Owner satisfaction by
delivering projects in accordance with the success criteria defined
in the project plan (i.e. operational performance, budget,
schedule, regulatory compliance, etc.).Primary
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for delivering high quality capital improvement
projects, including development of the project plans, schedules,
and attaining internal funding approvals.
- Manage the project development, design (either internal or
external), and construction of 8-10 medium and 10-15 small capital
projects in accordance with engineering guidelines and procurement
policies.
- Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and
Safety/Security standards are incorporated into the design
specifications.
- Manage and report on project expenditures to ensure they are
aligned with budget and prioritize projects based on available
funding and risk assessment - - - -
- Manage environmental and governmental permitting in
coordination with local business unit staff.
- Support the oversight of construction management personnel to
ensure timely completion of assignments, budget compliance and
adherence to applicable standards.
- Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring
of delivery metrics and utilization of alternate procurement and
delivery methods.
- Participate in master planning efforts of existing systems and
new acquisitions (water and wastewater). - Prepare short-term and
long-term capital improvement plans for new acquisitions and
prepare valuations of systems based on due diligence site visits
and condition assessments to assist with the formulation of bids
for acquisitions.
- Assist with developing analysis and reports to be provided to
regulators, internal or external customers if needed. - Provide
support as needed for Rate Case Filings.
- Participate in the development of standards for engineering
design and delivery processes.
- Provide technical expertise on engineering and operational
issues, and support facility condition assessments for our
water/wastewater operations.
- Ability to work transversally with corporate and local business
units.QualificationsEducation/Experience/Background:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental
Engineering or related field, commensurate experience may be
considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing design or construction
projects.
- Experience managing water/wastewater projects including upgrade
projects for treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater
collection systems and water transmission/distribution systems or
similar projects for other industries.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong project management skills (initiating, planning,
executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing).
- Thorough working knowledge of water and wastewater processes
and treatment options.
- Superior personal effectiveness skills, visible "leadership by
example" utilizing participative management involving employees and
teamwork whenever possible.
- Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.
- Knowledge or experience in utilizing alternate project delivery
methods (design-build, integrated project delivery) and contracting
methods (guaranteed maximum price, reimbursable).
- Computer skills (MS Project, Google Suite, Oracle PeopleSoft,
Oracle Hyperion, or other planning/performance/budgeting tools a
plus).
- Financial analysis skills, including budget management, ongoing
assessment of project risks/opportunities and basic accounting
knowledge.Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Professional Engineer License (PE) in NY (or working towards)
recommended, PMP and/or Construction Management certifications a
plus.
- Must possess a valid driver's license in the US.Additional
InformationWe are 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 protected veteran status.Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is
accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the
right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable
law.
Keywords: Veolia North America, Tenafly , Project Engineer, Engineering , West Nyack, New Jersey
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