Entry Level Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Brunswick, NJ

Reporting To: Keith Chiaravallo

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 / year

CME Associates is currently recruiting an Associate Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Engineering Department in East Brunswick, New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience supporting municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team.

Engineering Design & Drafting

• Assist in the planning, design, and drafting of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including water mains, sanitary sewers, pump stations, and related appurtenances.
• Prepare plans, profiles, details, and calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design software.

Permitting & Regulatory Support

• Support the preparation and submission of permit applications and technical documents to local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., NJDEP).
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Project Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, senior engineers, surveyors, and other disciplines to support project delivery from concept through construction.
• Participate in coordination meetings and assist with responding to agency and client comments.

Technical Documentation

• Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, feasibility studies, and design calculations to support project planning and execution.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience; internship or co-op experience in water, wastewater, or municipal engineering is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with hydraulic or stormwater modeling software is a plus.

Licensure

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is not required but encouraged for future growth.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team-based environment.

CME offers a competitive compensation package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off.