Programmer Designer Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

 Are you ready to start your career at one of the region’s leading consulting engineering firms? BETA Group, Inc is looking for an entry level Drinking Water, Stormwater, and Wastewater Engineering Designer. With so many opportunities, now is the time to join our growing team of engineers, planners, scientists, and professional staff. Learn from industry leaders with opportunities to cross-train and expand your potential. The ideal candidate will interact with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the New England area and will provide leadership and client development specifically in water wastewater engineering, construction management, civil infrastructure design, and permitting. This team of professionals comes together to create innovative planning and design solutions for our public-sector clients’ water treatment, distribution, and storage infrastructure while also providing the same service for their wastewater treatment and collection infrastructure to improve the overall condition and increase reliability of these systems. Projects may include long-term planning programs, condition surveys, asset management programs, design of water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems and the associated treatment facilities and pump stations for each, and construction management and oversight. 

Responsibilities:  

• Contribute to project tasks and activities by applying theoretical knowledge to real world applications
• Acquire new skills, build confidence, and learn about the engineering profession
• Collaborate & communicate with others on project development
• Advance work in an integrated manner
• Initiate coordination & discussion of project issues
• Attend and present at client and public meetings
• Deliver work products on time and within budget

Preferred location is BETA’s Lincoln, RI office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.

Growth Opportunities:

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
• Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management

Required Experience/Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Solid understanding of engineering theory and concepts and their application
• Proficient in the use of current technology (i.e., tablets, smart phones, laptops, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong technical aptitude and an eagerness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience/Skills :

• 0 to 3 years of experience
• EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering)
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D and ArcGIS/Pro experience a plus
• OSHA Certifications (ie: OSHA 10-Construction)

About BETA:

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.