Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training

About the Role

AE2S is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT) for their Grand Junction or Dillon, CO locations. This is an entry-level civil engineering position for recent graduates or early-career professionals focused on designing and improving water and wastewater infrastructure. The role offers hands-on experience in all project phases, from planning and design to construction observation and administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers in the design and construction of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, treatment facilities, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and pump stations.
• Assist project managers with the development and preparation of plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Perform construction observation and administration on water-related projects.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, memorandums, and presentations.
• Occasionally assist professional surveyors with field work on crews performing data gathering for designs and/or construction staking.

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

Physical Qualifications

• 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 the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Engineering intern experience on water, wastewater, or rural water projects.
• AutoCAD or Civil 3D experience.

Compensation And Total Rewards

• Anticipated salary range: $63,000 - $77,000
• 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.