About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a Confidential Client in the Environmental Engineering (Water & Wastewater) industry.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is seeking entry-level engineers to join the Saratoga Springs, NY office as an Assistant Engineer I. This is an excellent opportunity for December 2026 graduates or candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience who want hands-on exposure to water and wastewater engineering projects, including planning, design, and construction support.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables: sampling studies, condition assessments, process and hydraulic modeling, and design reports.
• Prepare engineering specifications, data sheets, sketches and drawings; perform engineering calculations.
• Manage and organize data sets used for modeling and design.
• Attend client and internal project meetings and support project coordination.
• Support multiple projects through planning, design, and construction phases.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits for data collection and construction observation.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in the water/wastewater or environmental engineering sector.
• Strong interest in water and wastewater systems and infrastructure.
• Solid communication skills, self-motivation, strong organization, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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Preferred Qualifications

• EIT certification or progress toward EIT.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering.
• Experience or coursework in process modeling, hydraulic modeling, or similar analyses.
• Habit of performing self-quality reviews before submitting work for QA/QC.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range: $75,000 - $95,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and education).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Prescription coverage, short- and long-term disability, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, transportation).
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and financial planning support.
• Professional development: tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for licensure and memberships.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule (office + remote) depending on project needs.

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Office location: Saratoga Springs, NY — hybrid schedule available.
• Fieldwork and occasional site visits required as part of project responsibilities.

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Confidential Client — Why Join

• Work with a collaborative, growing team focused on environmental infrastructure for water, wastewater, and stormwater.
• Hands-on exposure to a variety of projects that accelerate early-career development.
• Supportive environment with mentorship and clear pathways for professional growth and licensure.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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