Project Engineer

Essential Utilities, Inc.

Project Engineer managing design and execution of water and sewer projects for Aqua Utilities in Illinois. Collaborating with various departments on construction and permits management.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeKankakee • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $81,975 - $108,412 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for planning for assigned divisions/systems
Manage the design of both water and sewer improvement projects i.e. tanks, boosters, lift stations, WTP projects, WWTP projects, regulating vaults, etc.
Work with hydraulic modeling team to evaluate and mitigate system-wide challenges
Responsible for submittal of any required permits and approvals
Prepares and/or supervises the permit applications for selected projects and ensure all required permits are obtained with necessary approvals
Coordinates and manages construction projects including bidding, scheduling, and cost estimating
Enforces contract requirements and performs construction administration on assigned projects
Work with consultants to necessary easements for all assigned projects
Negotiates and prepares property easements and oversees the preparation of property descriptions, survey and legal recording as required
Responsible for managing project financials i.e. work orders, purchase orders, invoicing etc.
Collaborate with various departments state wide: operations, engineering, accounting, customer service
Responsible for Due Diligence for possible new acquisitions
Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required
Selected candidate must be a Registered, Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain PE license within three years from hire date
Two or more years of experience in water and wastewater is preferred.
Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive and comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydraulic modelingproject managementcost estimatingconstruction administrationpermit applicationsproperty easementsfinancial managementbiddingscheduling

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationnegotiationsupervisionorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois