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Associate, Project Delivery Engineer

American Water

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Compensation
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Location
Chattanooga, TN
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Associate, Project Delivery Engineer is an entry-level engineering role supporting water and wastewater utility systems. The position assists with project design, planning, delivery, and operational support, including capacity evaluations and development of engineering approaches. Work is primarily in the office, with occasional field visits to water and wastewater facilities. The role may also involve partnering with and supervising consultants, technicians, or CAD operators.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering DesignWater ResourcesProject ManagementConstruction ManagementContract ManagementWater and Wastewater FacilitiesUtility OperationsWater QualityWater TreatmentRegulatory RequirementsIndustry StandardsBusiness AcumenQuantitative AnalysisAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsHydraulic Modeling

Qualifications

Engineering Design ExperienceEngineering Planning ExperienceEngineering Construction ExperienceProject Delivery ExperienceProject Management ExperienceBachelor's in Related Engineering FieldValid Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Requisition ID: [[id]] * Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. 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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. Primary Role The Associate, Project Delivery Engineer is an entry level position in the Engineering function and is responsible for various engineering tasks for water and wastewater utility systems, such as design, project management, and operational support to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of services to our customers. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, technicians, and/or CAD operators. Key Accountabilities * Assist in the water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. * Assist in the development of detailed project plans, designs, and specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations. * Conduct system capacity evaluations, analysis of water source, treatment, pumping and collection/distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests or regional growth opportunities. * Assist with multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or construction. * Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches. * Any other special projects and tasks assigned by their team leads or managers _ Knowledge/Skills_ * Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, water resources, project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities and utility operations. * Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water industry. * Familiarity with regulatory requirements (commercial and environmental), industry standards, and trends impacting the water industry. * Sound business acumen and judgment. * Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail. * Effective verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation). * Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others. _ Experience/Education_ * 0 - 2 years’ experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management. * Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus. * Bachelor’s degree in related field of Engineering _ Travel Requirements_ Up to 20%, as required. Certifications & Licenses Valid Driver’s License. Work Environment Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at water/wastewater facilities to conduct site investigations and participate in on-site project kick-off/review meetings Competencies Plans & Aligns Decision Making Communicates Effectively Builds Networks Action Oriented * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing*™ * 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,278 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Tennessee median$102–157K/yr49 salary ranges
  • US median$27–37/hr820 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 103 open Engineering jobs in Tennessee and 7,278 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,987 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,784 of the 7,278 open Engineering jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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