Assistant Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater Construction

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Pittsfield, NH Until 9/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Assistant Project Engineer (Water & Wastewater Construction)

Pittsfield, NH

$62,400-$85,000 + Full Benefits

Looking to launch your construction management or civil engineering career?

We're hiring an Assistant Project Engineer to support the construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and other critical infrastructure projects throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers while gaining hands-on experience in estimating, project coordination, scheduling, procurement, and field operations.

Whether you have a couple years of construction experience or are an ambitious recent graduate with relevant internship or co-op experience, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Assist Project Managers throughout the entire project lifecycle
  • Support estimating, quantity takeoffs, and bid reviews
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and material deliveries
  • Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, and change orders
  • Assist with project scheduling and budget tracking
  • Maintain project documentation and construction drawings
  • Work with field teams to help solve project challenges
  • Support construction activities on active job sites

What We're Looking For

  • Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
  • 2+ years of construction experience preferred (internships or co-ops considered)
  • Interest in heavy civil, infrastructure, or water/wastewater construction
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or AutoCAD is a plus

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of $63,000-$90,000
  • Full benefits package
  • Career growth with an established heavy civil contractor
  • Exposure to large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Mentorship from experienced construction professionals
  • Long-term career advancement opportunities

If you're looking to build a career in heavy civil construction and want to be part of projects that improve critical infrastructure, we'd love to speak with you.

About this role

Summary

Assist project managers in water/wastewater construction, coordination, scheduling, and documentation.

Job title

Assistant Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater Construction

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Pittsfield, NH, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

$63k–$90k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

construction experienceMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

BluebeamMicrosoft ProjectAutoCAD

Specializations

civil engineeringwaterwastewaterconstruction
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pittsfield, NH, USA

On-site City