Assistant Engineer - Water Infrastructure (Field & Design)

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

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.