Design Engineer - Water​/Wastewater

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Water/Wastewater team in our Wilmington office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

Bolton & Menk is seeking a Wastewater Design Engineer (EIT) to support and develop hydraulic modeling solutions for municipal water and wastewater systems while contributing to the planning, design, and construction of critical infrastructure projects. This role will work closely with project managers, project engineers, and senior modeling professionals to develop, calibrate, and analyze hydraulic models that inform system improvements, capacity assessments, and Capital Improvement Plans.

The position will also assist with the design of wastewater collection systems, force mains, lift stations, pumps, and water distribution infrastructure, helping communities achieve safe, sustainable, and resilient utility systems.

• Develop, calibrate, and analyze hydraulic models for municipal wastewater collection and water distribution systems to evaluate system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support planning and capital improvement efforts by analyzing flow, GIS, rainfall, and asset data and preparing technical reports, studies, and recommendations.
• Assist with the design of wastewater collection systems, force mains, lift stations, pumps, and related water/wastewater infrastructure improvements.
• Perform engineering calculations, preliminary layouts, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and prepare project plans and specifications.
• Participate in construction phase services, including field observations, documentation, testing, measurements, and coordination with contractors and municipal staff.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that support safe, sustainable, and resilient communities.

• Master of Science or Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited post-secondary institution with an emphasis on water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Experience with water or wastewater treatment
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software. (i.e. AutoCAD Civil3D, REVIT)
• Possess a valid drivers license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, part-time basis or internship for any employer without restriction. Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.

There's life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in.

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies.

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