Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Bonaire, GA

Job Description

This long-term role supports a major municipal utility infrastructure project focused on residential and commercial water systems. The Engineering Technician performs civil engineering quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities in the field and prepares daily reports for the project manager overseeing the water resources engineering group. The position offers the opportunity to work on critical water and wastewater infrastructure and to grow into a permanent role within the water resources team.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering QA/QC inspections on utility infrastructure upgrades for residential and commercial water systems.
• Conduct daily field activities related to water, wastewater, and water system utility engineering, including subsurface underground utility work.
• Document field observations and test results accurately and submit detailed daily field reports to the project manager over the water resources engineering group.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues that arise in the field, including mechanical and utility-related problems, and support repair activities as directed.
• Use and learn civil engineering test equipment in the field, following established procedures and safety practices.
• Collaborate closely with a small team of engineering technicians and a lead engineering technician to complete assigned tasks efficiently and safely.
• Arrive reliably and early to the job site each day, maintaining consistent attendance and dependability.
• Adapt to changing field conditions and project needs while remaining open to training and new civil engineering techniques.
• Support overall project goals by maintaining accurate records, communicating effectively with the team, and escalating issues to the lead technician or project manager when needed.

Essential Skills.

• Hands-on experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions and environmental elements.
• Utility engineering experience with water, wastewater, and water systems.
• Experience with subsurface underground utility engineering related to water infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities in a field engineering environment.
• High level of reliability, including consistent, on-time arrival to job sites and dependable follow-through.
• Willingness and ability to learn new civil engineering methods, procedures, and test equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude to support equipment use, basic repairs, and field adjustments.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate daily field reports and communicate effectively with project leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in long-term career growth within water resources and utility infrastructure projects.
• Flexibility to receive ongoing civil engineering training and apply new skills in the field.
• Comfort working in small teams and taking direction from a lead engineering technician and project manager.
• Strong attention to detail to support QA/QC activities and documentation.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to project standards and procedures.

Work Environment

The role is field-based and primarily outdoors, supporting a long-term utility infrastructure project for a municipal water system. You will work in teams of 2–3 engineering technicians with one lead engineering technician per team, reporting to a project manager over the water resources engineering group. The work involves exposure to the elements, including varying weather conditions, and requires comfort working around subsurface underground utilities and water infrastructure. You will regularly use civil engineering test equipment and basic mechanical tools in active construction and utility settings. The position is structured as a 10–12 month contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential to transition to a permanent role on the water resources team, offering stability and long-term career development in utility engineering.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Macon, GA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Macon,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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