Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

Trilon Group • East Brunswick, NJ

14d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CME Associates is currently recruiting an Associate Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Engineering Department in East Brunswick, New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience supporting municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience; internship or co-op experience in water, wastewater, or municipal engineering is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with hydraulic or stormwater modeling software is a plus.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is not required but encouraged for future growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, design, and drafting of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including water mains, sanitary sewers, pump stations, and related appurtenances.
• Prepare plans, profiles, details, and calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design software.
• Support the preparation and submission of permit applications and technical documents to local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., NJDEP).
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with project managers, senior engineers, surveyors, and other disciplines to support project delivery from concept through construction.
• Participate in coordination meetings and assist with responding to agency and client comments.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, feasibility studies, and design calculations to support project planning and execution.

Benefits

• CME offers a competitive compensation package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees