Early Career Engineer

Department: Community InfrastructureLocation: Berlin, NJCompensation: $65,000 - $95,000 / year Description Early Career Engineer Multiple Positions – Civil, Municipal, Transportation Engineering & Project Controls Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site/Hybrid Locations: Detroit, Cleveland, Maumee, Chicago, Champaign, Rockford, Freeport, Rochelle, Schaumburg, Aurora, New York, New Jersey / East Berlin, Belleville, Hartford, Providence, Boston About This Opportunity We are seeking talented early-career engineers to join our growing team across multiple locations and service lines. This is your opportunity to launch your engineering career with mentorship from experienced professionals, real-world project experience, and a clear path for professional growth. We're looking for passionate individuals with 0–4 years of experience in:Civil EngineeringMunicipal EngineeringTransportation EngineeringJunior PlannersProject ControlsAnd we're backing that growth with more than good intentions: eligible roles come with a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our new early career leadership program. Over six months, you'll build professional development, business acumen, and project delivery skills through real case studies, simulations, and role-play — not passive lectures — culminating in an in-person capstone event where you'll present your work and map out your goals for the year ahead. Your Future Starts With A Plan. What You'll Do Support project development from concept through completionPrepare technical drawings, specifications, and documentationAssist in field inspections, surveying, and site investigationsWork with design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, GIS tools)Collaborate with senior engineers, clients, and contractorsParticipate in planning studies, feasibility analyses, and permit applicationsTrack project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation (for Project Controls roles) What We're Looking For Required:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field0–4 years of relevant experience (recent graduates welcome)Strong communication and teamwork skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and design/analysis softwareAbility to read and interpret engineering plans and specificationsPreferred:Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design softwareFamiliarity with GIS, Revit, or construction management softwareProject site experience and knowledge of construction processesUnderstanding of municipal codes, regulations, and permitting processesEIT (Engineer in Training) certification or active pursuit of PE licensureWhat We OfferA guaranteed seat in Blueprint for eligible roles — six months of hands-on leadership development, capped with an in-person capstone eventMentorship from licensed engineers with decades of experienceProfessional development support and PE exam study resourcesExposure to diverse project types across municipal, transportation, and civil sectorsCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageHealth insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and continuing educationFlexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment About Trilon Trilon was formed with the vision of building the next Top 20 infrastructure consulting firm in North America by bringing together some of the nation’s best infrastructure consulting firms, focused on delivering practical and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Trilon is backed by Alpine Investors, a PeopleFirst Private Equity Firm. Trilon currently comprises 5,500+ staff across the US. For more information, visit www.trilon.com. Pay Transparency The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.