Assistant Engineer

CTwater; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CTwater in Cromwell, CT is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support the design and delivery of water infrastructure and capital projects, including water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and storage tanks. This role blends office engineering with hands-on field work and collaboration across teams.

You will gain experience from design through construction, working with experienced staff to develop skills in permitting, project coordination, and construction support in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Hydraulic and engineering design skills preferred.
• GIS experience preferred.
• Experience with computer-aided design software, including AutoCAD, preferred.
• General office software skills.
• Interest in working in a blend of indoor and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations and design work for assigned infrastructure and capital projects.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for bidding on facility projects, independently or as part of a project team.
• Support the design and delivery of upgrades and improvements to water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage tanks.
• Help prepare applications for required federal, state, and local permits and approvals.
• Coordinate design schedules and activities under the supervision of other team members to help keep projects moving forward.
• Support Facilities Project Coordinators during the construction of new facilities.
• Coordinate as-built drawings and compile Operations & Maintenance information.
• Work closely with local teams to ensure effective communication and successful project delivery.
• Ensure Company standards and specifications are incorporated into facility designs.
• Follow Company safety requirements, including applicable OSHA and other state and federal regulations.
• Take on additional assignments and special projects as needed.

Skills

EIT certification

Hydraulic design

GIS experience

AutoCAD

General office software

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We have an opening in our Engineering department for an Assistant Engineer. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).

Job Description

Looking to build your engineering career while working on infrastructure projects that directly support the communities we serve?

We're seeking an Assistant Engineer to join our Engineering team in Cromwell, CT. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the design and delivery of water infrastructure and capital projects, including water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage tanks. You’ll work alongside experienced team members while building your skills in engineering design, field investigation, project coordination, permitting, and construction support.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants exposure to projects from design through construction and enjoys a combination of office-based engineering and hands-on field work.

What You’ll Do

• Perform field investigations and design work for assigned infrastructure and capital projects.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for bidding on facility projects, independently or as part of a project team.
• Support the design and delivery of upgrades and improvements to water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage tanks.
• Help prepare applications for required federal, state, and local permits and approvals.
• Coordinate design schedules and activities under the supervision of other team members to help keep projects moving forward.
• Support Facilities Project Coordinators during the construction of new facilities.
• Coordinate as-built drawings and compile Operations & Maintenance information.
• Work closely with local teams to ensure effective communication and successful project delivery.
• Ensure Company standards and specifications are incorporated into facility designs.
• Follow Company safety requirements, including applicable OSHA and other state and federal regulations.
• Take on additional assignments and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Hydraulic and engineering design skills preferred
• GIS experience preferred
• Experience with computer-aided design software, including AutoCAD, preferred
• General office software skills
• Interest in working in a blend of indoor and outdoor environments

Why This Role

For someone beginning their engineering career, this position offers the chance to work on real-world infrastructure projects, spend time both in the field and in the office, and develop experience across design, permitting, construction support, and project coordination.

You won't just be learning engineering concepts. You'll be applying them to projects that help maintain and improve critical water infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

Compensation Type

Annual Salary

Compensation Range

Grade 6 - Salary

$ 73,685.00 - 117,917.00

Primary Work Location

55 Sebethe
Cromwell, Connecticut, 06416
United States

Work Environment and Physical Demands Code

B - Blend

EEO Statement

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.