Engineer in Training (EIT)

About the Role

Join AE2S as an Engineer in Training (EIT) and begin building a rewarding career with a leading engineering consulting firm focused on improving water quality, protecting our environment, and strengthening communities. As an entry-level engineer, you'll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects from planning and design through construction. You'll gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from industry experts, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to become a successful engineer.

AE2S is hiring across multiple practice areas, including:

• Water – drinking treatment and distribution
• Wastewater – treatment, modeling, and reuse
• Water Resources – surface water, stormwater management, and flood risk mitigation
• Rural Water – water supply, system development/regionalization

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with the development and preparation of plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Assist project managers in the design and solution of client projects.
• Perform construction observation and administration on water-related projects.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, memorandums, and presentations.
• Work with contractors to ensure project document requirements, process, schedule, and related contractual obligations are understood.

Why AE2S

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through the ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions
• 100-percent company-paid family health insurance
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering or related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk up to 3 miles on uneven terrain.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including flame-resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear.
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload.
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town.