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. SUMMARY: The Engineering Technician performs design, survey, layout, estimating, permitting (DEP GP-5, GP-11 / Conservation Districts E&S Plans) and initial preparation of schedule of materials for water main replacement, tie-in and extension projects as well as distribution network control vaults (i.e. regulator, check, control valves) for Southeast Pennsylvania. May also assist in design and preparation of estimates for other capital projects including buildings and plant components. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Work with Engineering and Construction Teams to manage preconstruction planning, coordination, design, and permitting for water main replacement, tie-in and extension projects throughout Southeast PA. Analyze and evaluate project sequencing and coordination with other utility works. Design and review water main layouts in accordance with engineering standards. Confirm pressure zones, valving, tap locations, project source water, and chlorination phasing for overall project feasibility. Prepare material takeoffs and cost estimates with proprietary material and construction contract pricing and assist with annual cost tracking and projections. Basic Field Survey / “Field Notes” - Conduct survey / field investigation and records field notes for water main and network control vault design to confirm existing field conditions for use in preparation of base plan designs. Request the mark outs for underground Company facilities for the preparation of design plans and for external designers and contractors. Base Plan Layout & Review - Coordinate with Drafting Group to prepare base plans based on survey “field notes”, PA OneCall response information, other municipal or property owner information, GIS, record as-builts plans, and aerial orthophotography. Review base plans for accuracy against available information. Coordinate with other utilities (municipalities, County, State / PennDOT, PUC, railroad, PECO, Verizon, Comcast, etc.) as required to prepare plan layout. Communicate with Drafting Group to maintain latest design layout standards. Assist in the development and maintenance of company SOP’s critical to the consistent implementation of evolving standards and a high-quality design product. Primary communication with external Design and Engineering Consultants. Coordinate with Aqua PA Construction Divisions and Operations to confirm field conditions and proper coordination with existing Aqua utilities (water main connections) and facilities. Coordinate preparation of detour plans with drafting group as required for State (PennDOT) and County Road detours. Conduct design layout in accordance with permitting and right of entry requirements and standards for: E&S – DEP GP-5, GP-11 / County Conservation District layout standards and details (stream crossings); State Highway (PennDOT); Municipal and County Road opening and adjacent Utilities. Finalize Plans and Estimates for construction consistent with Aqua design standards. Coordinate with Aqua Construction and Procurement Teams after design completion including external Contractors. Ability to track design progress across 100 jobs/year. Prepare Estimates - Prepare material takeoff and engineering cost estimates for water main and network control vault designs (as prepared by both in-house and outside consultants) for Southeast Pennsylvania and Greater Pennsylvania. Coordinate with Construction Divisions to maintain current restoration details and standards for various municipalities and estimate accordingly. Coordinate with Permit Group to maintain current road permit (State, County, and Municipal) costs for estimating purposes. Prepare cost engineering estimates of plant, building or other construction projects in coordination with the Designer. Prepare Permit Submittals – Primary point of contact for coordination, completion, and submittal of plans and forms for required permits including, but not limited to: Detour Plans (PennDOT); Traffic Control Details (PennDOT, County, Municipal); PNDI Search; Stream crossing (E&S – DEP GP-5, GP-11 / County Conservation District). Complete technical takeoff for road opening permits, including project and municipal information, linear / square footages of road-openings, and street-to-street listing of affected roads. Right-of-Way / Easement Procurement - Prepare layout and design of right-of-way / easement plans where required in private property. Check and incorporate right-of-way descriptions and plans prepared by surveyor. Coordinate with in-house property research staff and Municipal / County Officers as required to determine property rights and easement existence / location. Coordinate with outside property rights consultant to assist and provide project information, scope and restoration details as required to facilitate the procurement of required easements. Utilize and Maintain On-Line Project Database – Enter, track and update project information, design status, and non-municipal permit status in on-line database (“AIMS/Procore”), including: Township(s) County Construction Division and Contractor information Activity / Work Order Number Project Number Plan Number Extension Number Project phase information Design status Project footage Designer Drafter Outsourced Design Firm Planned project start date Upload Plans, Detours, Hauling Notifications, Estimates, Permit Submissions and Approvals, and other project documentation as required. QUALIFICATIONS (Required Experience, Licenses, and Certifications) Associate degree or equivalent technical training is required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Must have the ability to represent the Company in an accurate, positive and professional manner to the general public, developers and Municipal Officers. Pennsylvania driver’s license and ability to operate Company vehicle is required. 2-5 years of experience within the Engineering/Construction Management field. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong problem solving, decision making, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings and construction plans. Knowledge of personal computer and use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel. Procore experience preferred. Ability to learn GIS, ACAD, Bluebeam, other project management software. Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with internal and external customers. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A team player able to work and manage effectively in a team environment. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Perform sedentary work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Field reconnaissance, including significant walking on sidewalk, road and off-road through woods, hills, rocks, and around streams and brush. Working conditions will include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities, any sites where Essential Utilities has assets including in public R/W, and/or other constituents (if applicable). 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.