Civil EIT Water/ WasteWater

Job Title: Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) – Water/Wastewater

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Arizona in a collaborative team environment. You will support the preparation of design plans, specifications, reports, studies, cost estimates, and construction oversight for facilities such as booster pump stations, water production wells, storage tanks, sewage lift stations, odor control systems, water and wastewater treatment, disinfection systems, and water/sewer pipelines and force mains. This position is ideal for an Engineer-in-Training with a strong interest and experience in water and wastewater engineering who wants to grow technically while making a meaningful impact on local communities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering reports and studies with supporting calculations using appropriate engineering formulas and analytical skills.
• Assist in the design and preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and permit documents for water and wastewater projects.
• Direct designers and drafters on how to complete drawings to accurately reflect the intended design.
• Perform technical research and develop reports or technical memorandums to support project decisions and design recommendations.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, including civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers, to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Assist with client contact and communication for specific projects and tasks, including participation in project discussions and follow-up actions.
• Attend client meetings to support project presentations, progress updates, and technical discussions.
• Assist in the analysis of reports, maps, drawings, as-built documents, calculations, and test data to inform design and construction decisions.
• Prepare design computations and quantity takeoffs to support the development of accurate cost estimates.
• Perform occasional drafting and develop exhibits using design software to support project deliverables.
• Design portions of projects such as pipelines, pump sizing, and lift stations with limited oversight.
• Conduct site and field inspections to gather data, observe existing conditions, and support construction phase activities.
• Support or lead small project tasks and specific workstreams, coordinating with internal teams to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Provide construction phase support, including involvement in submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, field inspections, and coordination with contractors during project execution.
• Contribute to hydraulic modeling and system analysis to evaluate and optimize water and wastewater system performance.
• Assist with permitting and regulatory coordination, including preparing submittals and working with agencies and local municipalities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred, or the ability to pass the FE exam within 6 months of employment.
• Progressive design experience on water and wastewater projects.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform portions of design, such as pipelines, pump sizing, and lift stations, with limited oversight.
• Experience supporting or leading small project tasks and managing specific workstreams.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling and system analysis for water and wastewater systems.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and hydraulic calculations.
• Familiarity with permitting and regulatory coordination, including experience preparing submittals and working with agencies such as state environmental departments or local municipalities.
• Construction phase support experience, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field inspections, and contractor coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use PDF editing software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math and science skills.
• Ability to prioritize special projects and daily workload to ensure timely and efficient completion of work.
• Positive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• EIT certification strongly preferred.
• Civil engineering degree with a focus on water, wastewater, stormwater, land development, or site development is highly relevant.
• Water and wastewater engineering experience, including municipal infrastructure projects.
• Interest in and experience in environmental, water, and wastewater engineering.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is highly desirable.
• Experience in civil engineering design, including site development and stormwater considerations.
• Exposure to or pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a plus.
• Experience in civil, environmental, or related consulting environments.
• Ability to coordinate internal teams and meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from colleagues with a wide range of experience levels.

Work Environment

You will work in a professional consulting environment that focuses on civil engineering, surveying, and construction services for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. The team includes highly experienced professionals with decades of industry knowledge as well as recent graduates and interns, creating a culture of mentorship, continuous learning, and shared innovation. Work typically involves a mix of office-based tasks—such as design, modeling, report preparation, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams—and fieldwork for site visits and inspections. You will use tools such as Microsoft Office, PDF editing software, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling software like WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, or EPANET. The pace is fast and project-driven, with a strong emphasis on responsiveness, quality, and collaboration. The organization values creativity, personable service, and dedication to delivering engineering solutions that positively impact local communities. Office attire is generally professional, with appropriate field attire and safety gear required when visiting project sites.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $32 - $48