Engineer I/ EIT - Water Utility

England-Thims & Miller•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 offers experience supporting potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater infrastructure projects involving collection, distribution, storage, pumping, and conveyance systems. Working alongside experienced engineers and project managers, the employee will gain exposure to project planning, design, permitting, construction, as-built preparation, and close-out, while developing technical and project management skills. The position includes opportunities to learn engineering software, applicable regulations and standards, project coordination, and client management. The company describes a collaborative, supportive environment with professional and personal development opportunities and work on high-caliber projects. ETM offers a competitive salary, a full benefits package, and a potential performance-based bonus. The job description may be reviewed and changed in accordance with company needs.

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 water, reclaimed water, wastewater, utilities, and/or program or project management.
Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
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 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; this experience is not required.

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 in 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.
Develop client management skills through training.
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.