Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

CBS Squared Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid premiums for medical, vision

Dental coverage

Generous PTO – 4 weeks minimum

401k Safe Harbor

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CBS Squared Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer, Water/Wastewater to support municipal infrastructure projects across water and wastewater systems.

You will develop plans, specifications, reports, and exhibits, working with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, implementable solutions for communities. This role offers an early-career engineer a path to build technical depth while contributing to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Interest in municipal infrastructure, wastewater, water resources.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, specs, reports, and exhibits.
• Support wastewater, water, and water resources projects.
• Prepare planning-level documents and client materials.
• Create figures, maps, and visuals for reports.
• Assist with technical calculations and data review.
• Coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Incorporate reviewer comments into deliverables.
• Assist with agendas and meeting notes.
• Travel for site visits as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Written/verbal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

ArcGIS

Revit

Job description

CBS² is currently recruiting for a: Design Engineer, Water/Wastewater reporting to the Wastewater Team Leader.

At CBS², we are a dynamic, woman-owned small business that thrives on innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture where every team member’s voice is valued and empowered.

We specialize in providing top-notch architectural, engineering, surveying, construction management, and grant writing services dedicated to positively impacting our communities and environment through exceptional quality and performance.

CBS² is seeking an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our team as a Design Engineer, Water/Wastewater. This is a full-time role based out of any of our five locations.

The Design Engineer, Water/Wastewater, will support a variety of municipal infrastructure projects, including wastewater, water, water resources, and related civil engineering work. This role will assist with the preparation of plans, specifications, reports, exhibits, and other project deliverables from early planning through design and construction support. The Design Engineer will work closely with project managers, technical staff, and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, efficient, and implementable solutions for our clients. This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer to continue building technical depth while contributing to meaningful projects that support the communities we serve.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and preparation of project plans, specifications, reports, exhibits, and supporting documentation.
• Support municipal infrastructure projects involving wastewater, water, water resources, and related civil engineering improvements.
• Prepare and organize planning-level documents, technical reports, summaries, and client-facing materials.
• Develop figures, exhibits, maps, and other visuals to support reports, plans, and project presentations.
• Assist with technical calculations, design elements, data review, background research, and comparative evaluations.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, technicians, and other internal team members to support consistent progress and technical alignment.
• Help synthesize technical inputs into clear, readable, and cohesive project documentation.
• Incorporate review comments, project decisions, and direction from senior staff into updated deliverables.
• Support preparation of agendas, meeting summaries, action items, schedules, and project documentation.
• Assist with Bluebeam reviews, Civil 3D drafting/design work, and related technical production tasks.
• Participate in occasional site visits, field reviews, client meetings, or project coordination meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Interest in municipal infrastructure, wastewater, water, water resources, or related civil engineering work.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D through coursework, internship experience, or professional use.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to review technical information and support clear, organized project documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, technical staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasional for field visits, client meetings, or project needs.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability/desire to obtain.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Revit, and/or Bluebeam.
• Internship or coursework experience related to municipal, civil, environmental, wastewater, water, or water resources projects.
• Exposure to plan preparation, specifications, reports, cost estimates, or construction-related documentation.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin and/or Minnesota municipal projects, agency standards, or permitting processes.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear documentation for clients, communities, and decision-makers.

What’s in it for you

• Supportive and laid-back family culture
• Benefits – 100% paid premiums for medical, vision and dental
• Generous PTO – minimum of 4 weeks to start
• 401k Safe Harbor plan
• Growth opportunities!

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters, agencies, or search firms for this position.

CBS² is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CBS² is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms and conditions of employment.