Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

Artheon; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Paid time off/Parental leave

Job summary

Artheon, including Laberge Group, is seeking an Associate Engineer to begin a career in municipal water and wastewater engineering in Albany, NY. You will work with licensed engineers on real infrastructure projects for Capital District municipalities, with mentorship as part of Blueprint, Artheon's early career program.

The role supports project delivery, field data collection, and preparation for FE and EIT certification, advancing toward licensure as experience grows.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering (recent graduate or graduating within the next several months)
• No PE or EIT required. Active pursuit of EIT certification within the first year is expected
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers with calculations, drawings, and technical documentation for water and wastewater projects
• Support field data collection, surveying, and site investigations under supervision
• Learn municipal engineering fundamentals, including NYSDOH, DEC, and EFC regulatory processes
• Take on increasing project responsibility as skills and experience develop
• Participate in firm-supported preparation for the FE exam and EIT certification

Skills

Communication skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

About this opportunity

Laberge Group, a 60+ year fixture in New York State municipal engineering, is now part of Artheon and the Trilon Group. We're looking for an Associate Engineer to start a career in municipal water and wastewater engineering, working alongside licensed engineers on real infrastructure projects for Capital District municipalities.

This role includes a seat in Blueprint, Artheon's early career development program for engineers with 0-4 years of experience. Over six months you'll get structured mentorship, exposure to project delivery, and a clear path toward EIT certification and PE licensure.

About Artheon
Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: Albany, NY

Compensation: $72,000 - $82,000 / year

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers with calculations, drawings, and technical documentation for water and wastewater projects
• Support field data collection, surveying, and site investigations under supervision
• Learn municipal engineering fundamentals, including NYSDOH, DEC, and EFC regulatory processes
• Take on increasing project responsibility as skills and experience develop
• Participate in firm-supported preparation for the FE exam and EIT certification

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering (recent graduate or graduating within the next several months)
• No PE or EIT required. Active pursuit of EIT certification within the first year is expected
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn municipal water and wastewater engineering fundamentals

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.