Engineering Associate

Job Description
Pay Rate:
$61000 to $85000 Per Year.
BENEFITS
Veolia'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 water treatment, namely PFAS related treatment projects, in the Rockland, Orange, Putnam, and Westchester County, NY.
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:
Manage the project development, design (either internal or external) and delivery of capital projects in accordance with engineering guidelines and procurement policies. Support the oversight of construction management personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, budget compliance, asset management documentation and adherence to applicable standards.
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.
Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics and utilization of alternate procurement and delivery methods.
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 the development of engineering design and delivery processes and standards.
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.