Water/Wastewater Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Laberge Group, now part of Artheon and the Trilon Group, is seeking an Engineer in Albany, NY to take on project responsibilities early in your career. The role supports a structured path toward PE licensure with mentorship and exam study support.

The position is full-time in Albany, focusing on municipal water and wastewater projects, offering growth through exposure to project delivery and client-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• EIT certification or FE exam preparation.
• 2–5 years of civil/environmental engineering experience; water/wastewater exposure preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for water and wastewater projects under the direction of a project manager.
• Support field investigations, inspections, and data collection on active water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Assist in preparing grant and funding program applications (GIGP, DWSRF, CDBG, USDA, and similar programs).
• Support construction administration tasks, including submittal review and field observation.
• Coordinate with senior engineers on project schedules and deliverables.
• Work toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure with firm-supported study time and mentorship.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Albany, NY

Reporting To: Donald Rhodes

Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 / year

Description

Laberge Group, a 60+ year fixture in New York State municipal engineering, is now part of Artheon and the Trilon Group. We're growing our municipal water and wastewater team here in Albany and looking for an Engineer to take on real project responsibility early, with the mentorship and structure to build toward a PE license.

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, PE exam study support, and exposure to project delivery across our municipal work.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for water and wastewater projects under the direction of a project manager
• Support field investigations, inspections, and data collection on active water and wastewater infrastructure
• Assist in preparing grant and funding program applications (GIGP, DWSRF, CDBG, USDA, and similar programs)
• Support construction administration tasks, including submittal review and field observation
• Coordinate with senior engineers on project schedules and deliverables
• Work toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure with firm-supported study time and mentorship

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or actively preparing for the FE exam
• 2-5 years of experience in civil or environmental engineering, water/wastewater exposure preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

• including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.