Job Description
Job Title: Planning Engineer
Posting Start Date: 6/17/26
Job Description:
Position Information
Posted Range: $59,280 - $99,060 Annually
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
Primary Role
The Planning Engineer is responsible for engineering tasks focused on assessing the long-term needs of our water and/or wastewater utility systems and developing project solutions that will ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of services to our customers. This role will assist their respective teams with completing engineering tasks such as hydraulic modeling, demand projections, asset condition and performance assessments, developing treatment strategies, and preparing comprehensive planning recommendations. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, technicians, and/or CAD operators.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred
- EIT or 2 - 4 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.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist with the preparation of strategic water and wastewater system engineering planning studies.
- 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.
- Hydraulic model development, calibration and analysis for water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems.
- 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.
- Establish project budgets and scope.
- Support the pre-qualification and selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection processes
Certifications/Licenses
- Valid Driver’s License
- Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
Travel Requirements
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
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
