Project Associate

Are you ready to launch your engineering career with purpose?

Were looking for a Project Associate whos eager to dive into complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and grow their technical capabilities from the ground up. Youll work side-by-side with experienced Engineers and Project Managers, contributing to high-impact work in water systems, stormwater, wastewater, and transportation designall while building a strong foundation for long-term success.

Whether youre passionate about sustainable infrastructure, data-driven decision-making, or designing communities that thrive, this is a role where your curiosity and work ethic will take you far.

What Youll Do
In this role, youll play a key supporting role across a variety of engineering services:

• Assist with project scoping, task planning, and technical execution
• Conduct stormwater modeling, drainage impact analysis, and utility system design
• Support permitting, capital planning, and regulatory compliance assessments
• Use tools like GIS, CMMS, and AutoCAD to manage and analyze infrastructure data
• Prepare reports, technical figures, and proposal materials
• Collaborate with a tight-knit team of engineers who take pride in quality, process, and innovation

Youll receive hands-on mentorship and regular feedback to help accelerate your development.

Below, we have included specifics around how this role will support our current Project Delivery efforts:

Program-Integrated Field + Operations Support

• Support ongoing regulatory compliance activities, including coordination of quarterly reports, annual point-repair data, sewer regulatory updates, and assistance with RCA/ARV documentation.
• Work closely with client staff to track live, recurring operational tasks (hotline logs, CES requests, QAlert work orders, utility conflict coordination, safety moments, etc.) that require same-day or real-time responsiveness.

Multi-Contract Construction Oversight Coordination

• Assist with multiple active construction management contracts simultaneouslyInlet Repair, Pipe Repair, Non-Roadside Erosion Repair, Canal Lining, and Emergency Point Repairshelping track monthly quantities, schedules, and contractor deliverables.
• Manage program-wide task flow across several CM-related teams and stakeholders rather than supporting a single PM or project.

High-Frequency Reporting & Data Integration

• Prepare, update, and QA/QC monthly and quarterly regulatory deliverables that integrate data from SSO operations, MS4 inspections, contractor repair activities, and City systems.
• Maintain dashboards and templates that feed into programmatic controls, not just administrative project files (e.g., performance metrics, recurring task cycles, rolling schedules).

Embedded Program Role (Client Office)

• Operate as part of a multi-consultant integrated program team within the Client's officesupporting client staff and teams, and internal Bonton PMs.
• Participate in fast-paced coordination across disciplineshydraulics, sewer, stormwater, field ops, complianceand help ensure alignment across multiple client groups.

You Might Be a Good Fit If You

• Have aBachelors degree in Engineering (civil, environmental, or related field)
  
• Are looking for an early-career engineering role
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment and bring a curious, solutions-focused mindset
  
• Have strong communication skills and take pride in your work
  
• Want to grow into a well-rounded engineer with cross-disciplinary exposure
• Plus if youve used GIS, AutoCAD, or have a working knowledge of hydrology/hydraulics.

Why Join Us?
Were not your average firm. Were a team that values process, technology, data, ownership, and a growth mindsetin the work we deliver and the way we collaborate. We invest in process and mentorship because we know thats what grows great engineers. Here, you wont get stuck doing busyworkyoull gain real project exposure, responsibility, and guidance to level up your skills and confidence.

Plus, we offer:

• Highly competitive compensation, profit sharing, and benefits
• A culture of accountability, curiosity, and teamwork
• Real opportunities to grow within the company

Ready to get started?
If you're excited about making an impact early in your career and want to join a team that values your growth, we want to hear from you.