Veolia
Senior Project Engineer / Senior Project Manager
Veolia, Haworth, Oklahoma, United States, 74740
Senior Project Engineer / Senior Project Manager
Veolia North America (VNA), a subsidiary of Veolia Group, is a leading environmental company in the United States, the largest private water operator and technology provider, and a leader in hazardous waste and pollution treatment. 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—serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers across North America. Headquartered in Boston, MA, VNA has more than 10,000 employees at over 350 locations.
Please visit our website for more information: www.veolianorthamerica.com
Job Description Pay Rate:
$110,000 to a maximum of $125,000 Per Year.
Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing capital improvement projects related to water facilities, including treatment upgrades, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, and other facilities, as well as wastewater upgrades. The Senior Project Engineer leads as the project engineer for water and wastewater system additions and modifications, working closely with company personnel to achieve successful project delivery. The role actively contributes to short‑ and long‑term system planning and effectively manages consultants and contractors for project delivery.
The candidate works closely with Engineering and Operations personnel, managing and coordinating program activities using a cross‑functional team approach. The candidate ensures Asset Owner satisfaction by delivering projects in accordance with the success criteria defined in the project plan (operational performance, budget, schedule, regulatory compliance, etc.).
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Responsible for $6–$8M in capital projects annually, including conceptual design, coordination of pilot testing, development of project plans, and internal funding approvals.
Manage the project development, design, and construction of large and small capital projects in accordance with engineering guidelines and procurement policies.
Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards are incorporated into design specifications.
Manage and report on project expenditures to align with budget and prioritize projects based on available funding and risk assessment.
Coordinate with master planning activities to align capital project planning with medium‑ and long‑term system needs.
Assist with developing analysis and reports for regulators, internal or external customers, and support rate‑case filings.
Drive efficiency into project delivery through monitoring metrics and utilizing alternate procurement and delivery methods.
Manage environmental and governmental permitting with local business unit staff.
Participate in master planning efforts of existing and new water and wastewater systems, preparing short‑ and long‑term capital improvement plans and valuations for acquisitions.
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 water/wastewater operations.
Work transversally with corporate and local business units.
Qualifications Education / Experience / Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or related field; commensurate experience may be considered.
Minimum 10 years of experience managing design or construction projects and 5 years experience managing water/wastewater projects, including upgrades for treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater collection systems, and water transmission/distribution systems.
Experience leading and managing multi‑faced teams.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Strong project management skills (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing).
Thorough working knowledge of water and wastewater conveyance and treatment process applications, including regulatory framework.
Superior personal effectiveness skills, visible “leadership by example” using participative management and teamwork.
Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
Experience 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).
Financial analysis skills, including budget management, ongoing assessment of project risks/opportunities, and basic accounting knowledge.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training
Professional Engineer License (PE). Candidates without a license will be considered for Senior Project Manager position.
Operator license, Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Construction Management certifications a plus.
Physical Requirements Successful candidates must be willing to travel to business unit sites. Sites are generally within a 30‑mile radius of the local office, with occasional longer‑distance requirement.
Additional Information Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental and vision insurance, and an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
Sick leave - 56 hours
Observed Holidays - 11 days
Vacation – Flexible Time Off
We 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.
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Please visit our website for more information: www.veolianorthamerica.com
Job Description Pay Rate:
$110,000 to a maximum of $125,000 Per Year.
Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing capital improvement projects related to water facilities, including treatment upgrades, pump stations, storage tanks, pipelines, and other facilities, as well as wastewater upgrades. The Senior Project Engineer leads as the project engineer for water and wastewater system additions and modifications, working closely with company personnel to achieve successful project delivery. The role actively contributes to short‑ and long‑term system planning and effectively manages consultants and contractors for project delivery.
The candidate works closely with Engineering and Operations personnel, managing and coordinating program activities using a cross‑functional team approach. The candidate ensures Asset Owner satisfaction by delivering projects in accordance with the success criteria defined in the project plan (operational performance, budget, schedule, regulatory compliance, etc.).
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Responsible for $6–$8M in capital projects annually, including conceptual design, coordination of pilot testing, development of project plans, and internal funding approvals.
Manage the project development, design, and construction of large and small capital projects in accordance with engineering guidelines and procurement policies.
Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards are incorporated into design specifications.
Manage and report on project expenditures to align with budget and prioritize projects based on available funding and risk assessment.
Coordinate with master planning activities to align capital project planning with medium‑ and long‑term system needs.
Assist with developing analysis and reports for regulators, internal or external customers, and support rate‑case filings.
Drive efficiency into project delivery through monitoring metrics and utilizing alternate procurement and delivery methods.
Manage environmental and governmental permitting with local business unit staff.
Participate in master planning efforts of existing and new water and wastewater systems, preparing short‑ and long‑term capital improvement plans and valuations for acquisitions.
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 water/wastewater operations.
Work transversally with corporate and local business units.
Qualifications Education / Experience / Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or related field; commensurate experience may be considered.
Minimum 10 years of experience managing design or construction projects and 5 years experience managing water/wastewater projects, including upgrades for treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater collection systems, and water transmission/distribution systems.
Experience leading and managing multi‑faced teams.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Strong project management skills (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing).
Thorough working knowledge of water and wastewater conveyance and treatment process applications, including regulatory framework.
Superior personal effectiveness skills, visible “leadership by example” using participative management and teamwork.
Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
Experience 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).
Financial analysis skills, including budget management, ongoing assessment of project risks/opportunities, and basic accounting knowledge.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training
Professional Engineer License (PE). Candidates without a license will be considered for Senior Project Manager position.
Operator license, Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Construction Management certifications a plus.
Physical Requirements Successful candidates must be willing to travel to business unit sites. Sites are generally within a 30‑mile radius of the local office, with occasional longer‑distance requirement.
Additional Information Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental and vision insurance, and an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
Sick leave - 56 hours
Observed Holidays - 11 days
Vacation – Flexible Time Off
We 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.
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