Associate Engineer

Job Description

About the Job: Associate Engineer – Water/Wastewater

CME Associates is seeking a motivated, early-career Associate Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Engineering Department in East Brunswick, New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting critical municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, working collaboratively with an experienced team.

Department: Water/Wastewater
Location: East Brunswick, NJ
Compensation: $65,000 – $70,000 / year

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Design & Drafting:
  • Assist in the planning, design, and drafting of various water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Projects include water mains, sanitary sewers, pump stations, and associated appurtenances.
  • Prepare detailed plans, profiles, sections, and calculations utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and other relevant design software.
• Permitting & Regulatory Support:
  • Support the preparation and submission of essential permit applications and technical documentation.
  • Interface with local, state, and federal agencies, including the NJDEP.
  • Ensure all designs rigorously comply with applicable codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Project Collaboration:
  • Work closely with Project Managers, Senior Engineers, Surveyors, and other internal disciplines to ensure successful project delivery from initial concept through construction completion.
  • Actively participate in coordination meetings and assist in addressing comments from agencies and clients.
• Technical Documentation:
  • Prepare comprehensive engineering reports, technical memoranda, feasibility studies, and detailed design calculations.
  • Provide robust technical support for project planning and execution phases.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is required.
• Experience:
  • 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Internship or co-op experience specifically in water, wastewater, or municipal engineering is a significant advantage.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a must.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic or stormwater modeling software is considered a plus.
• Licensure:
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is required or the proven ability to obtain it within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is not mandatory for this role but is highly encouraged for long-term career development.
• Core Competencies:
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, highly detail-oriented, and adept at working effectively within a collaborative, team-based environment.

Benefits:

CME offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees, including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Educational Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)