What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at American Water?
Requisition ID: 107778
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American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing 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 significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing 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 significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale 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, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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Primary Role
Responsible for basic planning, design, engineering calculations and construction related to limited tasks for varying scope water resource systems projects.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide support services to Engineer and/or Engineering Manager for activities including planning functions, design, facility layout, cost estimates and/or basic engineering calculations. (30%)
- Provide a full range of drawing production work including design and exhibits. Prepare and assemble contract documents. (20%)
- Gather and correlate basic data; process and interpret test data. (15%) Coordinate construction activities including contact with contractors, field observation of construction work for compliance with project requirements and monitoring of project schedules. (15%)
- Prepare and maintain files, records, drawings, reports, budgets and other data related to engineering projects. (10%)
- Occasionally manage projects of very limited scope under the direct supervision of the Engineering Manager. (10%)
- Correspond with other entities regarding the status of company facilities relative to proposed improvements. Assist in field surveys involving elevation shots as well as the maintenance of a field survey book. Perform record research. (40%)
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of and ability to apply theoretical and practical engineering principles to perform basic engineering (hydraulic, mechanical, etc.) related functions.
- Ability to oversee and monitor construction work for adherence to project plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of drafting/CAD techniques, design and engineering terminology. Knowledge of company standards and procedures and standard technical specifications.
- Knowledge of property (easement rights).
- Skills: Ability to work with minimal guidance on varied engineering planning, design and construction related assignments under the direction of an Engineer or other supervisory personnel. Process strong, detail oriented, analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Computer literacy including a major word processor program, spread sheets, graphics and/or CAD. Ability to conduct property records research and prepare easement documents as necessary
Experience/Education
- Associate's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or four (4) years drafting or computer application experience; or two (2) years drafting experience or computer applications and two (2) years field experience in construction observation or surveying
- Engineering drafting expertise and/or previous Engineering Technician experience desired.
- Must be able to pass a motor vehicle background check and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout the duration of employment.
Work Environment
- 100% Office
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
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