Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training
About the role
As a Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT), you’ll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to designing and improving essential infrastructure that supports clean water and environmental health. This civil engineer entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to apply their engineering education to real-world challenges. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and project managers, gaining hands-on experience across all phases of water and wastewater projects—from initial planning and design to construction observation and administration. This role offers a strong foundation for professional growth, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that serve communities and protect natural resources.
Responsibilities
- Assist project managers and engineers in the design and construction of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, treatment facilities, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and pump stations
- Assist project managers with the development and preparation of plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
- Perform construction observation and administration on water related projects
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports, memorandums, and presentations
- Occasionally assist professional surveyors with field work on crews performing data gathering for designs and/or construction staking
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil Engineering or related field
- Fundamentals in Engineering certified or ability to obtain
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Physical qualifications: ability to walk up to 3‑miles on uneven terrain; stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight; may require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds; ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify cause of errors or defects; may be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear; may require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload; may be required to travel to off‑site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field (preferred)
- Engineering intern experience on water, wastewater, or rural water projects (preferred)
- AutoCAD or Civil 3D experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus opportunities
- Employee ownership through the ESOP
- Matching 401(k) contributions
- Industry‑Leading Family Benefits:
- 100‑percent company‑paid family health insurance
- 100‑percent company‑paid employee dental and vision insurance
- Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
- Paid parental leave
Pay
The anticipated salary range for this position is: $63,000‑$77,000. This salary range represents AE2S's good‑faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, licensure, certifications, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.