Engineering Associate (Municipal Water/Wastewater)

Weston Solutions•Austin, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Associate (Water/Wastewater) to join their Water/Wastewater Group. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to apply their engineering skills and grow within a dynamic team. The position involves supporting the design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer systems, pipelines, and associated infrastructure. Responsibilities include performing basic technical engineering tasks such as calculations, site assessments, sample collection, information gathering, and analyzing/coordinating the preparation of deliverables like permit applications, reports, CAD figures, sketches, and specifications. The role also entails supporting senior project team members and management staff with engineering tasks and monitoring engineering applications in the field.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) accredited program.
0-2 years of professional experience.
Basic knowledge of engineering principles of design.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and present engineering concepts, designs, and data.
Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to carry out multiple priorities simultaneously.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to function in outdoor locations such as active construction sites.

Nice To Haves

EIT preferred or must obtain within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering field assignments including construction observation, site inspections, field measurements (sampling, surveying, as required by technical specialty), and conducting field assessments of materials, constructions, and properties.
Coordinate the preparation of data tabulation/evaluation and reports. Assist in coordination of report production, permit applications, and development of engineering designs and specifications.
Perform quality control (QC) checks on technical documents.
Perform various engineering-related calculations and analyses of information in the application of the basic design criteria necessary to complete assigned projects and tasks.
Collaborate with engineers, CAD technicians, field technicians, designers, and other team personnel to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
Assist the project management team in updating / tracking schedule progress and estimating and tracking project costs.
Interact with clients in a professional manner, responding to client questions and requests and escalating to more senior team members when appropriate.
Have a working knowledge of engineering and CAD standards as well as quality requirements in the engineering design process.
Engage a licensed engineer in discipline(s) of interest to accelerate mentorship and learning of engineering practice.