Engineering Designer- Water & Wastewater
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 0 to 2 years of civil engineering or design experience, including internships or co-op experience
- An interest in municipal water, wastewater, utility, and public infrastructure projects
- A hardworking, focused, and dependable approach to completing assignments
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work
- The ability to collect, organize, interpret, and evaluate field and technical data
- The ability to perform basic to moderately complex engineering calculations
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, Revit, or similar design software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Nice To Haves
- An understanding of construction drawings and specifications is a plus
- EIT or NICET certification is a plus but is not required
Responsibilities
- Contribute to municipal water, wastewater, drainage, utility, and public infrastructure projects
- Perform field investigations and collect information about existing utilities, structures, and site conditions
- Document and verify field measurements, observations, photographs, and other project information
- Interpret survey information, record drawings, utility data, and technical documents
- Assist with the layout and design of water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and related utilities
- Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other software to prepare engineering plans, profiles, details, drawings, and models
- Review work for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with project standards
- Assist with engineering calculations, quantity estimates, reports, permits, and technical documentation
- Research applicable municipal and regulatory requirements, codes, and design standards
- Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, architects, and other project team members
- Help identify utility conflicts, missing information, and constructability concerns
- Participate in site visits and observe construction activities
- Maintain organized project files and complete assignments within established schedules and budgets
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
- FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
- Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
- Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
- Licensure Assistance
- Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
- Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
