Director Engineering Capital Planning - Water

Company: American Water Co.
Location: Camden
Posted on: March 30, 2025

Job Description:

Company: American Water Works Company IncRequisition ID: 107808Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds.About American WaterAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, we provide 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 expertise 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 $40 to $42 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 and ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List.This position can be located anywhere within a commutable distance to an American Water office.Pay range: 124,800 - 198,900The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water, your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!Key Responsibilities

• The Dir, Engineering Capital Planning - Water leads a team that is responsible for determining the adequacy of our water systems from a capacity, reliability, and water quality/compliance perspective; and implementing long term planning strategies to manage risks and opportunities.Key Accountabilities
  • Direct an engineering team to plan and prioritize capital investment projects through comprehensive planning studies in our regulated states to enhance service, reliability and resiliency of our water systems.
  • Support and provide indirect oversight over engineering planning activities in select state operating companies.
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide strategies focused on mitigation of key risks and advancing opportunities to enhance operations and improve service through strategic capital investment programs.
  • Recognize the abilities of staff and coach individuals through an effective Performance Appraisal and Development Program.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with engineering firms regarding Capital Planning / Master Planning Studies.Knowledge/Skills
    • Strong process, project, and program management skills.
    • Strong quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Effective interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to influence across the organization.
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve routine and non-routine issues.
    • Ability to execute with urgency while maintaining project management discipline.
    • Financial analysis skills.
    • Strong knowledge of engineering related to planning, design and operations concepts for water and wastewater resource management facilities.
    • Good working knowledge of regulatory developments and current trends in water quality and treatment.
    • Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
    • Knowledge of Company operations and procedures.
    • Knowledge of employee relations and applicable safety and environmental regulations.
    • Designated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice.
    • General understanding of US regulations impacting the water industry.Experience/Education
      • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical or related field of Engineering.
      • Advanced management or technical degree preferred.
      • 15+ years of experience in water resources design, project management, capital program management and/or asset planning.
      • 3+ years of direct supervision of engineering staff.Travel Requirements
        • Periodic travel with overnight stays required (around 10% of total time).Certifications & Licenses
          • Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
          • Valid Driver's License.Join American Water... We Keep Life FlowingAmerican Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination based on 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.
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