Associate Engineer

Job Description

Associate Engineer | CME Associates

The Tone:
This is an early career role at CME Associates, located in East Brunswick, NJ. The company supports critical municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering design, permitting, and project collaboration, contributing directly to essential community services. You will work closely with an experienced team, developing foundational skills in civil engineering within the water and wastewater sector.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: East Brunswick, NJ
• Pay: $65000–$70000 yearly
• Team: Water/Wastewater Engineering Department, working collaboratively with Project Managers, Senior Engineers, Surveyors, and other internal disciplines.
• Mission: Supports the planning, design, and regulatory compliance of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
• Tech Stack: AutoCAD Civil 3D

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Assist in the planning, design, and drafting of various water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including water mains, sanitary sewers, and pump stations.
• Drafting: Prepare detailed plans, profiles, sections, and calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
• Permitting: Support the preparation and submission of permit applications and technical documentation, ensuring designs comply with codes and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers, Senior Engineers, and other internal disciplines to ensure successful project delivery and address client and agency comments.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive engineering reports, technical memoranda, feasibility studies, and detailed design calculations for project planning and execution.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. This is an early career role.
• Experience: 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience. Internship or co-op experience in water, wastewater, or municipal engineering is a significant advantage.
• Skills: Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is required or the proven ability to obtain it within a reasonable timeframe. Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills, with a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach.
• Bonus: Familiarity with hydraulic or stormwater modeling software is considered a plus. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is encouraged for long-term career development.