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Entry level Water/Wastewater engineer
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
USD 65k-70k / year
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
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.
- Department
- Water/Wastewater
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- East Brunswick, NJ
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $65,000 - $70,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Keith Chiaravallo
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 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.
Benefits
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.
About CME Associates
CME Associates is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm dedicated to providing a high quality of professional services in a cost-effective and timely manner. We endeavor to develop and maintain long-term, responsive, and personal business relationships with our clients and to address their needs in a positive and successful manner. Through our commitment to the principles of integrity and quality, we utilize practical and innovative problem-solving techniques to ensure that our clients' problems are resolved cost-effectively through technically sound, scientifically-based methods in an environmentally conscious and responsive manner.
Three professionals with over sixty years of collective experience established CME Associates in 1983. In 1997 CME Associates acquired the staff of Berson Ackermann Associates, another respected civil engineering and surveying firm with substantial experience. In 2002, CME Associates acquired Icon Engineering, an environmental engineering firm specializing in Brownfield Redevelopment. In 2007, CME Associates acquired EGS Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in providing geotechnical services. Currently, CME Associates provides a complete range of Environmental, Geotechnical, Engineering, Surveying, and Planning services and has represented both the public and private sectors on a wide range of projects and, specifically, projects relating to the environment, including water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines; wastewater and potable water master plans; water resources and treatment, storage and conveyance facilities; surface and groundwater monitoring; landfills; recycling facilities implementation plans; environmental impact statements; highway and roadway construction; large residential and commercial development projects, and major capital construction projects.
The qualifications and experience of its personnel are CME Associates' greatest assets. The firm has made a conscious effort to attract, develop and retain the highest quality professionals chosen for their demonstrated capabilities, field experience, energy, commitment to excellence and ability to accept increasing levels of responsibility. Our staff includes civil engineers, site engineers, environmental scientists, planners, hydraulic engineers, surveyors, geologists, geotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, wetlands technicians, GIS specialists, landscape architects, and office and field support staff experienced in all disciplines necessary to successfully complete our client's projects.
CME is also a leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) Services. By utilizing the latest in GIS technology we assure our clients a state-of-the-art effective and efficient solution to their needs. We use various software solutions to complete a quality program. CME encourages our clients to integrate the expertise of their own personnel into the GIS effort creating a successful long-term solution for information needs.
CME Associates presently has eight (8) offices in New Jersey (Parlin, Howell, Monmouth Junction, Pleasantville, Camden, Barnegat, Medford and Cape May Court House).
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Initial Screening
Stage 3:
1st Interview
Stage 4:
Offer
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