Water/Wastewater Treatment Process Engineer, Early Career

Burgess & Niple; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple in Columbus, OH is seeking a Water/Wastewater Treatment Process Engineer, Early Career to join our team. You will learn from experienced engineers while contributing to planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities.

This entry-level role offers hands-on project experience across the full lifecycle, with mentoring, collaboration, and opportunities to grow technical and professional skills within ABET-accredited programs.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• EIT/Engineer Intern registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 0–2 years in water/wastewater pumping, storage, treatment, and facility design.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit experience a plus.
• Adaptable, self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater treatment facilities including treatment processes, mechanical systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates for treatment systems.
• Coordinate with internal and external project teams, participating in site assessments, field verifications, and process evaluations.
• Provide construction phase services including shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, site visits, and field inspections.
• Support proposal preparation and lead day-to-day activities on assigned projects.
• Maintain quality control of plans, specifications, and deliverables.

Skills

Adaptable

Entrepreneurial mindset

Proactive problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Water/Wastewater Treatment Process Engineer, Early Career

Columbus, OH

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Launch your career in water and wastewater engineering with our team as a Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer, Early Career. In this role, you'll learn from experienced engineers while contributing to the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure. You'll gain hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle as part of a collaborative team that values fresh perspectives and innovative thinking from engineers at all career stages.

What You'll Do

• Support senior engineers in the planning, design, and implementation of water and wastewater treatment facilities including treatment processes, mechanical systems, and associated infrastructure
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction cost estimates for treatment systems
• Coordinate with internal and external project teams, participating in site assessments, field verifications, and process evaluations
• Provide construction phase services including shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, site visits, and field inspections
• Support proposal preparation and lead day-to-day activities on assigned projects
• Maintain quality control of plans, specifications, and deliverables

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 0 - 2 years in water/wastewater pumping systems, storage, treatment, and facility design
• Software experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit is a plus
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law