Sr Engineering Designer

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, 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 $30 to $34 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 Indexfor 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Primary Role The Engineering Designer is responsible for creating complex, multi-discipline, 3-dimensional models and layouts; design and construction plan and record drawing preparation for water, wastewater and other water resource facilities. Responsible for layout and design assistance for all aspects of mechanical, structural, architectural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation & control systems. Responsible for development of CAD Standards and Standard Construction Details. Maintains company engineering models, drawings, files, and provides technical support and mentoring to CAD Technicians across the company. Performs quality assurance and quality control reviews of all drawings and assists Engineering Manager in maintaining productivity of CAD Technician within department. #LI-LO1Key Accountabilities

• Develops complex, 3-dimensional, multi-discipline engineering models, design layouts and details, and Engineering Design drawings using AutoCAD MEP or other company-preferred 3-dimensional design software.
• Creates 3-D models, plans, sections and details of: 1) mechanical equipment, process piping, plumbing and HVAC ductwork; 2) structural components including slabs, foundations, walls, and steel appurtenances and reinforcement; 3) architectural components and assemblies including building exteriors, walls, roofs, doors, stairs, trusses and trim; 4) site civil construction including parking lots, stormwater management systems, grading and erosion control, landscaping and related infrastructure; and 5) electrical power distribution systems, instrumentation and controls systems.
• Serves as liaison between engineers and CAD Technicians.
• Mentors all AW CAD technicians and engineers.
• Provides quality control and assurance for in-house design projects, and reviews out-sourced design documents for conformance to AW CAD standards.
• Assists with CAD workload distribution and supervision.
• Completes Comprehensive Planning Study exhibits and special presentation exhibits using AutoCAD or other company-selected software; procures electronic record documents and converts manually drawn record documents to ensure complete information for the exhibits.
• Assists IT in maintaining AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D or other workstations; coordinates with IT Department for AutoCAD software license maintenance and compliance; maintains drawing file directories and archives; maintains electronic drawing database, maintains drawings, microfilm and catalog files, associated indexes and drafting supplies; reviews and files shop drawings; process printing orders.
• Develops Standard Construction Details Manual, design engineering standard operating procedures and AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D or other CAD Standards Manuals.Knowledge/Skills

Advanced knowledge of and expertise in computer aided, 3-dimensional drafting; comprehensive, multi-discipline design utilizing AutoCAD MEP, Revit, Civil 3D or other CAD techniques and extensive knowledge of general engineering concepts and terminology related to water and wastewater treatment, pumping, storage, distribution and transmission facilities. * Familiarity with engineering concepts relevant to their field, such as mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural and civil engineering principles. * General knowledge of OSHA and other safety standards. * 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

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, CAD Design, or related field.
• Relevant work experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• 8+ years’ experience in engineering, drafting and design.Certifications/Licenses

At least one technical drafting certification such as CD, CSWP, CDT, and/or Autodesk Certified Professional.Work Environment Standard indoor office environment.Travel Requirements Up to 5%, as required.CompetenciesChampions safetyCustomer obsessedCultivates innovationNimble learningDrives ResultsCollaborates

• A hybrid work model autonomy and flexibility in how work gets done
• Great atmosphere with people who care about water and the environment
• Up to 9.25% employer contribution towards 401(k) and defined contribution. This includes 4% 401(k) match and an additional 5.25% employer contribution after a one-year vesting period
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting on the first of the month after the start date. Preview available on americanwaterbenefits.com (non-union employee tab at the top)
• Up to $10K in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
• This position also offers participation in the American Water Annual Performance Program.