Engineer I/ EIT - Water Utility

England, Thims & Miller Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

England-Thims & Miller, Inc. is seeking an entry-level to early-career Engineer or Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) for its Water & Utility Team. The role is suited to recent graduates and early-career engineers interested in developing experience in water and wastewater infrastructure. The engineer will work with experienced engineers and project managers on potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater infrastructure involving collection, distribution, storage, pumping, and conveyance systems. The position provides exposure to multiple project phases, including planning, design, permitting, construction, as-built preparation, and close-out. The employee will build technical and project management skills, learn applicable regulations and engineering standards, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and receive training and professional development intended to support technical growth and progress toward professional licensure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university or college.
0–5 years of related engineering experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) license required or to be obtained within 6 months.
Interest in potable/reclaimed/wastewater, utilities, and/or program/project management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic understanding of civil engineering principles gained through coursework, internships, or previous professional experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn new technical concepts, software, standards, and regulations.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative project team.
Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
Initiative and willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Ability to communicate professionally with team members and, as experience develops, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to civil engineering, utilities, water/wastewater, or infrastructure.
Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers and project managers with planning, design, permitting, and construction of potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Perform entry-level engineering calculations, analyses, and design tasks under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
Assist with preparing construction plans, drawings, cost estimates, specifications, maps, and technical reports using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or other programs.
Support engineering assessments and evaluation of project alternatives.
Assist with project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and tracking.
Learn and apply applicable federal, state, and local regulations, permitting requirements, engineering standards, and procedures.
Support preparation of technical documents, reports, presentations, and project correspondence.
Assist with construction-phase activities, including reviewing field documentation and participating in site visits and inspections.
Receive training to acquire client management skills.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and gain exposure to clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Develop an understanding of project budgets, schedules, scopes, and contract requirements.
Gain exposure to hydraulic modeling software such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, and similar programs.
Participate in training and professional development opportunities to build technical expertise and progress toward professional licensure.