Product Engineering Manager

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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Facility planning to identify current and future capital improvements necessary to maintain exceptional water and wastewater service and to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with state and regional operations in the development, implementation and monitoring of annual capital improvement plans that identify and prioritize capital projects. This includes assessing alternative design approaches and estimating project costs. The annual capital budget ranges from $60 million to $70 million. Oversee design and construction of statewide capital projects utilizing both in-house and contract resources. Prepare cost estimates and schedules for capital projects. Coordinate design and construction phases of projects with personnel of all divisions and of other departments, outside contractors, and suppliers to ensure all operational needs are addressed. Prepare or direct the preparation of permit applications for design and construction of projects. Applications cover a wide range of land development, zoning, construction, and environmental approvals, at the local and State levels, and at times, at the Federal level. Meet with political officials and regulatory agency personnel to obtain permits and authorizations. Represent the Company at the federal, state and local levels. Establish and maintain positive public relations with key customers, local officials, state and federal regulators and industry groups. Provide engineering due diligence services for company acquisitions and other business development activities. Identify capital improvement needs for candidate systems. Oversee timely maintenance of water system maps, records, and electronic data (i.e. hydraulic models, record drawings, easements, etc.). Develop and implement state engineering-related policies along with participation in the development and implementation of corporate engineering policies. Maintain standard design and materials specifications for water and wastewater infrastructure. Assist in the review and application of new technologies that would improve water quality or service to customers. Attend study forums conducted by various government agencies and professional organizations. Participate in state regulatory (OEPA, PUCO, etc) activities including attending meetings, preparing technical support and testimony as required. Coordinate engineering efforts to support the Ohio Compliance Manager's responsibilities. Position involves regular travel within the state and occasional travel to co