Engineer in Training (EIT)

About the Role

AE2S is hiring an Engineer in Training (EIT) in Grand Forks, ND. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to build a career with a leading engineering consulting firm focused on improving water quality, protecting the environment, and strengthening communities. You will work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects from planning and design through construction, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

Practice Areas

The role encompasses 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

AE2S is a 100% Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm. Opportunities to share in company success include:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through the ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits

• 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) certified or ability to obtain.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk up to 3 miles on uneven terrain.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• 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).
• 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.