Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an entry-level Water/Wastewater Engineer to join its Charlotte office. This role focuses on developing and overseeing engineering methods for water management projects, ensuring safe and effective distribution, collection, and treatment of water and wastewater. As part of a dedicated team, you will engage with various stakeholders, from governmental agencies to contractors, while contributing to impactful community projects. The company values its employees and offers a supportive work environment, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join us to accelerate your success in a meaningful engineering career.

Benefits

Company paid medical coverage

Company paid dental coverage

Company paid vision coverage

Paid time off including parental leave

401(k) company match

Professional license bonuses

Wellness program

Mentorship program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• EIT Certificate preferred, with 0-2 years experience in water/wastewater design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engineering methods for water/wastewater projects.
• Supervise and review engineering calculations, plans, and specifications.

Skills

Engineering Methods Development

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a entry level Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Charlotte, NC Office.

Water and wastewater management presents unique challenges from environmental, health and economic issues, to regulatory concerns. Our water management experts comprehend these complexities and apply their expertise in all areas of feasibility, design and master planning taking into consideration the value of water as a precious natural resource. Our qualified professionals develop creative and effective solutions for any water management project and are dedicated to ensuring that communities are provided with safe, consistent, water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, coordinate, and execute engineering methods affecting a wide range of engineering activities.
2. Regular contact with professional engineering consultants, governmental agencies, involved communities and contractors in connection with complex and difficult engineering matters.
3. Overall supervision and review of detailed and complex engineering calculations, plans, specifications and technical papers.
4. Responsible for planning, designing and providing guidance in the development of water supply, transmission, distribution; wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects and systems.
5. Develops and reviews conceptual drawings related to infrastructure design.
6. Develops and reviews construction documents and specifications.
7. Reviews and prepares calculations, permit applications, monitoring plans and progress reports.
8. Responsible for studies, preparing designs, and contract documents for water/wastewater and municipal infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor of science degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering.
2. An EIT Certificate and working toward PE license is preferred.
3. 0-2 years of experience in the civil/environmental and municipal engineering field, with concentration in water/wastewater design is highly preferred.
4. Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
5. Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!