Entry-Level Water & Wastewater Civil Designer

CPL Consultants LLC

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 54,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

HDHP with 100% premium covered

HSA with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance & AD&D

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Licensure Assistance

Internal Mobility & Career Advancement

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Assistance ($100/mo)

Job summary

CPL Consultants LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Engineering Designer I to join our civil engineering team. You will assist with designing municipal water, wastewater, drainage and utility projects, and gain hands-on experience from field investigations through design and construction.

Under supervision, you’ll use AutoCAD/Civil 3D and related tools, collect field data, prepare plans, and help ensure designs meet standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Associate degree in civil engineering or related field.
0–2 years civil engineering or design experience (internships/co-ops allowed).
Interest in municipal water, wastewater, utility, and public infrastructure.
Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret data.
Proficient with Microsoft Office; basic construction drawings knowledge.

Responsibilities

Contribute to municipal water, wastewater, drainage, utility, and public infrastructure projects.
Perform field investigations and collect information about existing utilities, structures, and site conditions.
Document and verify field measurements, observations, photographs, and other project information.
Interpret survey information, record drawings, utility data, and technical documents.
Assist with layout and design of water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and related utilities.
Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other software to prepare engineering plans, profiles, drawings, and models.
Review work for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
Assist with engineering calculations, quantity estimates, reports, permits, and technical documentation.
Research applicable municipal and regulatory requirements, codes, and design standards.
Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, architects, and other project team members.
Identify utility conflicts, missing information, and constructability concerns.
Participate in site visits and observe construction activities.
Maintain organized project files and complete assignments within schedules and budgets.