Linear Project Coordinator I

About the Opportunity

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Position Title - Design Technician II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Primary Duties and Responsibilities)

• Work with Engineering and Construction Teams to manage preconstruction planning, coordination, design, and permitting for water main replacement, tie-in, and extension projects throughout Southeast PA.
• Analyze and evaluate project sequencing and coordination with other utility works.
• Design and review water main layouts in accordance with engineering standards.
• Confirm pressure zones, valving, tap locations, project source water, and chlorination phasing for overall project feasibility.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Required Experience, Education, Licenses, And Certifications)

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent technical training is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Must have the ability to represent the Company in an accurate, positive and professional manner to the general public, developers and Municipal Officers.
• Pennsylvania driver’s license and ability to operate Company vehicle is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Examples below)

• Strong problem solving, decision making, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings and construction plans.
• Knowledge of personal computer and use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Perform sedentary work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Field reconnaissance, including significant walking on sidewalk, road and off-road through woods, hills, rocks, and around streams and brush. Working conditions will include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities, any sites where Essential Utilities has assets including in public R/W, and/or other constituents (if applicable).

About Company: Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).

Guidelines for Hiring and Assignment: To Maintain The Integrity Of The Recruitment Process And To Avoid Real Or Perceived Conflicts Of Interest Due To Employment And/or Assignment Of Family Members And Personal Referrals, Specific Guidelines Apply To The Hiring And Assignment Of These Individuals Including, But Not Limited To:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship.
• Family members cannot work in the same department.