Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

Artheon is seeking an Entry level 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.

About Artheon Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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 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 in the future for 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.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon 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/parental leave.