Environmental Engineer - Drinking Water or Wastewater

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Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world‑class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Join our East Hartford team and work on meaningful drinking water and wastewater projects that directly impact communities throughout Connecticut and the Northeast. You'll be part of a collaborative team where early-career engineers are encouraged to take ownership, build technical expertise, and grow their project leadership skills. Whether your passion is drinking water, wastewater, or both, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of local and regional projects while working alongside experienced technical leaders and project managers who are invested in your development.

You will play an active role in planning, designing, and delivering water infrastructure projects from concept through construction. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both technical design work and increasing responsibility in project execution.

Responsibilities may include:

• Support the planning and design of drinking water and/or wastewater treatment, pumping, conveyance, and related infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions for municipal and utility clients.
• Manage portions of projects and lead specific technical tasks while supporting project managers in meeting scope, schedule, and budget goals.
• Participate in client meetings, field investigations, site visits, and design reviews.
• Contribute to proposal development and project pursuits.
• Mentor and collaborate with junior staff as your experience grows.
• Develop expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure while building a pathway toward project and task management responsibilities.

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• Working knowledge of computer‑aided design and drafting tools, including 3D and 4D modeling practices, with the ability to interpret and apply design outputs effectively.
• Solid understanding of core engineering principles and their practical application to infrastructure and facility design.
• Proficient in standard business and technical software, including Microsoft Excel and Word, for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, with the ability to incorporate regulatory requirements into engineering designs and project deliverables.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered…