Water and Wastewater Associate Engineer - Industrial Environmental

Olsson; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) match

Tailored career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Water and Wastewater Associate Engineer to join its Industrial Environmental team. This role involves contributing to innovative environmental engineering projects while gaining hands-on experience throughout various phases of project development and execution.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, possess 1 to 3 years of experience, and have strong communication and teamwork skills. Benefits include a competitive 401(k), flexible work arrangements, and a wellness program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Engineer-In Training (EIT) registration, with eligibility for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical civil engineering tasks, including data collection, analysis, modeling, and design.
• Conduct field investigations and documentation under supervision.
• Use engineering tools and software to support design and project objectives.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and communications.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet project deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Proficiency with engineering tools and software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS mapping

Job description

Water and Wastewater Associate Engineer

Join Olsson's Industrial Environmental team as a Water and Wastewater Associate Engineer and be part of creating innovative solutions that drive positive change in communities. In this role, you’ll contribute to impactful environmental engineering projects, gaining hands‑on experience across all stages of project development and execution. This position is ideal for a motivated engineer eager to grow within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical civil engineering tasks, including data collection, analysis, modeling, design computations, cost estimating, and preparation of drawings and technical specifications.
• Conduct field investigations, sampling, and documentation under general supervision, ensuring adherence to project standards and safety protocols.
• Use engineering tools and software such as CAD, spreadsheets, GIS mapping, and other applications to support design and project objectives.
• Serve as an on‑site representative for projects, monitoring construction progress and ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, memos, and summaries to effectively communicate findings to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Engineer‑In Training (EIT) registration, with eligibility for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Proficiency with engineering tools, software, and methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Tailored career development paths.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunity to engage in work that positively impacts communities.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Full‑time health, vision, dental, paid time off, and bonus system.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.