Requisition ID:  107728 

 

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.  Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

 

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!  Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

 

About American Water
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

The Associate Analyst, Engineering is responsible for supporting the coordination and administration of the asset and capital planning function within the engineering department to adhere to the company’s capital improvement program and asset investment strategy. Focus is on engineering planning projects and performance of tasks to support the engineering function, including all or part of the following duties: data input/analysis for department/functional processes and performance monitoring/reporting; procurement; capital program spend tracking; fixed asset and job cost order processing; expense spend tracking; inventory control, asset records management; preparation and maintenance of documentation, general support and administration of projects and department needs; and special projects.

Key Accountabilities Help with coordinating and administering functional support work processes for activities including asset capital planning, design, project delivery and construction for varying water resource system projects. Input and analyze data for water and wastewater systems and reports, utilizing operational data and industry-standard geospatial tools. Prepare variance reports as required. Assist with preparing capital investment recommendations and project documentation. Assist with preparing and analyzing department or functional key performance indicator reports and dashboards to support state engineering team goals. Support procurement of materials and services and effectively utilize business system and procurement agreements. Prepare and maintain files, records, drawings, reports, maps, charts, budgets, and other data related to engineering and construction projects. Knowledge/Skills General knowledge of GIS methodologies, Geocoding techniques, data model formats, data conversion practices, GPS, desktop mapping, web and database applications General Knowledge of geocoding, address matching, topology interpolation of linear and non-linear data and relational databases preferred. General knowledge of databases and programming, data model formats, data conversion practices, web and database applications Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications including MSWord, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and email management systems (MS Outlook) preferred. Detail oriented to conduct thorough analyses and evaluations, render and implement timely decisions and recommendations. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines. Good interpersonal and communications skills. Thoroughly proficient computer skills. Internal consulting skills with technical, analytical and problem-solving approach. Experience/Education

Associates degree in a related field (Engineering, Technology or Science- focused) Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred

2+ years’ experience in Engineering, Construction or Financial Analysis

Travel Requirements Up to 20%, as required Work Environment Competencies Champions safetyCollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer obsessedDrives ResultsNimble learning

 

 

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.