Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

Trilon Group

. Assist project engineers with calculations, drawings, and technical documentation for water and wastewater projects .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeAlbany • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $72,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge in municipal water and wastewater engineering, with a focus on regulatory processes and technical documentation. Actively pursues EIT certification while gaining practical experience in project support and collaboration with licensed engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B.S. In Civil EngineeringB.S. In Environmental EngineeringEIT Certification PursuitAutoCAD Civil 3D FamiliarityStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Willingness To Learn

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Industry Keywords

Water EngineeringWastewater EngineeringNYSDOHDECEFC Regulatory Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist project engineers with calculations, drawings, and technical documentation for water and wastewater projects
Support field data collection, surveying, and site investigations under supervision
Learn municipal engineering fundamentals, including NYSDOH, DEC, and EFC regulatory processes
Take on increasing project responsibility as skills and experience develop
Participate in firm-supported preparation for the FE exam and EIT certification
Work alongside licensed engineers on real infrastructure projects for Capital District municipalities

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering (recent graduate or graduating within the next several months)
No PE or EIT required
Active pursuit of EIT certification within the first year is expected
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to learn municipal water and wastewater engineering fundamentals
Role is designed for engineers with 0–4 years of experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Prescription coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Educational assistance program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Structured mentorship through Blueprint
Exposure to project delivery
Firm-supported preparation for the FE exam and EIT certification