Water/Wastewater Treatment Process Engineer, Early Career

Burgess & Niple • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Burgess & Niple is hiring an early-career Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure. The role provides hands-on experience across the project lifecycle, working collaboratively with experienced engineers and project teams. The engineer will support treatment processes, mechanical systems, and associated infrastructure, and take on day-to-day activities for assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern registration, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
• 0–2 years of experience in water/wastewater pumping systems, storage, treatment, and facility design.
• Adaptable and self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in planning, designing, and implementing water and wastewater treatment facilities, including treatment processes, mechanical systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates for treatment systems.
• Coordinate with internal and external project teams and participate in site assessments, field verifications, and process evaluations.
• Provide construction-phase services, including shop drawing reviews, responses to RFIs, site visits, and field inspections.
• Support proposal preparation and lead day-to-day activities on assigned projects.
• Maintain quality control of plans, specifications, and deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level