Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Design Engineer, EIT, to join their Water/Wastewater team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful municipal projects, assisting experienced engineers in design and construction phases. With a commitment to community infrastructure, the firm values innovation and sustainability, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and a desire to contribute to safe and beautiful communities. Join a team dedicated to engineering excellence and client satisfaction, making a difference in the communities we serve.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Discretionary bonuses

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Six paid company holidays

Two floating personal holidays

Parental leave

Short and long-term disability

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Entry-level EIT role focusing on water/wastewater projects.
• Must be certified or able to obtain Engineer-in-Training within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers with design and construction activities.
• Perform construction observation and documentation tasks.

Skills

CAD skills

Design software knowledge

Water/Wastewater treatment experience

Basic design computations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

REVIT

Job description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Water/Wastewater team in our Mankato office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

In this entry-level civil engineering role, we are looking to add an EIT who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! The majority of your time will be spent assisting project managers and project engineers in design and construction phase activities on Water/Wastewater projects. This position is open to December 2024, May 2025 graduates or an experienced EIT with 1-3 years of experience.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on municipal projects.
• Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies.
• Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates.
• Construction observation activities may include performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties such as documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents, and City staff.

What We Are Looking For:

• Master of Science or Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited post-secondary institution with an emphasis on water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Experience with water or wastewater treatment.
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software (i.e. AutoCAD Civil3D, REVIT).
• Possess a valid driver's license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required.

Salary Range: $58,000 - $90,000 depending on years of experience and credentials.

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Supporting Our Employees:

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees.
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions.
• 401(k) Match Program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Six paid company holidays.
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life.
• Parental leave.
• Short term and Long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.

WHY BOLTON & MENK? Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.