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Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC)
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT) - Rapid City, SD

As a Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT), you’ll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to designing and improving essential infrastructure that supports clean water and environmental health. This civil engineer entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to apply their engineering education to real-world challenges.

You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and project managers, gaining hands-on experience across all phases of water and wastewater projects—from initial planning and design to construction observation and administration. This role offers a strong foundation for professional growth, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that serve communities and protect natural resources.

Responsibilities

  • Assist project managers and engineers in the design and construction of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply, treatment facilities, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and pump stations.
  • Assist project managers with the development and preparation of plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
  • Perform construction observation and administration on water related projects
  • Assist in the preparation of technical reports, memorandums, and presentations.
  • Occasionally assist professional surveyors with field work on crews performing data gathering for designs and/or construction staking.

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Fundamentals in Engineering certified or ability to obtain.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
  • Engineering intern experience on water, wastewater, or rural water projects.
  • AutoCAD or Civil 3D experience.

Physical Qualifications

  • Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
  • Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
  • May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
  • May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
  • May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

  • Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
  • Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
  • Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
  • Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
  • Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

  • 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
  • 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
  • Discretionary Bonus Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness Program

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer

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