Associate Project Engineer

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Associate Project Engineer provides technical and administrative support for new metering projects from initiation through completion. This role works closely with project managers, project engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with standards.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing new metering system projects.
• Support project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Prepare Project Request Forms (PRF) and review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Monitor project progress and report on milestones, risks, and issues.
• Perform field inspections and site visits to verify installation progress.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and engineering standards.
• Assist with commissioning and troubleshooting metering systems.
• Prepare project documentation and progress reports.
• Participate in project meetings with the project manager and project engineer.
• Assist in resolving technical problems during project execution.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related field).
• 1–3 years of engineering or project experience (entry-level candidates may also be considered).
• Basic understanding of electrical, flow and BTU meters.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other engineering software is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand blue prints and one line drawings.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Project coordination
• Technical documentation
• Engineering analysis
• Budget tracking
• Scheduling
• Risk management
• Communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving

Additional Information

Pay Range: $70000 to $75000 Per Year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.