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. Job Description Recently, EPA issued a primary drinking water regulation for six Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and subsequently issued CERCLA regulations. Aqua NC owns and operates more than 700 public water systems and 58 wastewater systems. These facilities are impacted by both Federal and State regulations. Aqua has developed an innovative proprietary solution for PFAS treatment, and additional engineering support is needed to implement this solution at our North Carolina facilities. Continuing design improvements of this solution and the implementation of this solution for other pollutants is expected. This position will be directly involved with the design, construction, and project management of PFAS treatment systems and solutions at Aqua North Carolina’s water facilities, and additional PFAS mitigation efforts due to future federal and state regulations under development. This is a transformative time for public water and wastewater systems. Aqua is searching for the engineer who wishes to develop and implement solutions for real world emerging contaminant issues. Preferred Qualifications Registration as a Professional Engineer in the North Carolina (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date). A strong EI candidate will be considered. Five (5) years’ experience in water and/or wastewater engineering including both process design and project management Education Requirements Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or similar) 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). 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. 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. 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.