Engineering Designer- Water & Wastewater

ENGINEERING DESIGNER Why This Role Matters As an Engineering Designer I, you will be a key member of our civil engineering team, helping plan and design municipal water, wastewater, drainage, utility, and public infrastructure projects throughout the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career designer seeking hands-on experience and the opportunity to see projects progress from field investigation through design and construction. You will work closely with experienced engineers, project managers, and technical professionals who will support your growth and encourage you to contribute your ideas. Your work will include collecting and interpreting field data and assisting with the layout and design of water mains, sanitary sewers, storm drainage systems, and related municipal utilities. You will help turn existing field conditions and project requirements into accurate, practical, and constructible designs. Working under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer or Project Manager, you will contribute to projects of varying size and complexity. As your experience grows, you will have opportunities to take on greater design responsibility and advance within the firm. What You'll Do Contribute to municipal water, wastewater, drainage, utility, and public infrastructure projectsPerform field investigations and collect information about existing utilities, structures, and site conditionsDocument and verify field measurements, observations, photographs, and other project informationInterpret survey information, record drawings, utility data, and technical documentsAssist with the layout and design of water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and related utilitiesUse AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other software to prepare engineering plans, profiles, details, drawings, and modelsReview work for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with project standardsAssist with engineering calculations, quantity estimates, reports, permits, and technical documentationResearch applicable municipal and regulatory requirements, codes, and design standardsCoordinate with engineers, surveyors, architects, and other project team membersHelp identify utility conflicts, missing information, and constructability concernsParticipate in site visits and observe construction activitiesMaintain organized project files and complete assignments within established schedules and budgets What You Bring An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of education and experience0 to 2 years of civil engineering or design experience, including internships or co-op experienceAn interest in municipal water, wastewater, utility, and public infrastructure projectsA hardworking, focused, and dependable approach to completing assignmentsStrong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate workThe ability to collect, organize, interpret, and evaluate field and technical dataThe ability to perform basic to moderately complex engineering calculationsWorking knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Revit, or similar design softwareProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsAn understanding of construction drawings and specifications is a plusEIT or NICET certification is a plus but is not required Why You'll Enjoy Working Here Be part of a collaborative team where innovation, quality, and client service are valued. What We Offer: Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insuranceSingle HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premiumHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer matchMedical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsFREE Life Insurance and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Life Insurance for you and your familyFREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsurancePTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per yearRetirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement fundsInternal Mobility & Career AdvancementLicensure Assistance Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistanceStudent Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt What Does It Look Like Working Here? We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors. Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams. Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family. Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity. Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth a positive, upbeat attitude. Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments. Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems. The rate for this position generally ranges between $31.00-39.00 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions. CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.