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Engineer-In-Training Water Resources
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What they do
A Water or Wastewater Engineer specializes in the treatment and management of contaminated water. Designs sewage systems and water treatment plants.
$100,046 / year median in New Mexico
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Between $75k and
$90k
Per Year
Position range in Las Cruces MSA $75k
- $129k Per Year Engineer-In-Training
- Water Resources
Trilon
Occupation:
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Location:
Las Cruces, NM
- 88011
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
09/04/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
Trilon Group
Web Site:
www.trilongroup.com
Job #: jo_2017686372
Job Requirements and Properties
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Full Time Education
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university Schedule
Full Time
Job Description
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Unmatched Comp Time Policy:
Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO. At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As an Engineer-In-Training for Water Resources, you will have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi-discipline projects that allow the development of a diverse engineering skill set.
employment_type:
full_time employment_type_text: Full Time key_responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of waterline, pumping, storage, and source development, sewer collection or hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) design for municipal or local agency groups
- Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of water, sewer or H&H projects
- Work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects.
- Take ownership of project tasks from start to finish
- Communicates with supervisors and teams including from other offices Additional Information
Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
- 0-4+ years of experience in civil design is preferred. Entry-level candidates will be considered
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
- Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
- Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
- Acceptable verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills
- A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
- Hydraulics and water/sewer experience is a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills