Associate Drainage Engineer with Security Clearance
The Associate Drainage Engineer role at Confidential Client is an entry-level position focused on performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage design, and preparing engineering reports under the supervision of licensed engineers. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external clients, contributing to critical infrastructure projects that enhance community sustainability and resilience. This position offers mentorship and career development opportunities within a supportive and innovative engineering environment.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Associate Drainage Engineer to join its Critical Infrastructure team in Sandy Springs, GA. You will be trained and mentored while working on drainage and stormwater design for transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Work under the supervision of a licensed engineer to perform spread calculations, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design, drainage tabulation analysis, and drainage map delineation for GDOT and other clients
- Prepare engineering reports and contract documents for review by a licensed engineer
- Support Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) coordination with internal and external teams
- Track and provide initial review of technicians’ or designers’ work as assigned
- Manage timely completion of multiple tasks and record time and expenses accurately
- Present proposed design solutions in internal meetings; may help with external presentations
- Contribute ideas and innovative solutions to design challenges
- Maintain current resume and participate in marketing/ business development activities as required
- Own personal career development by seeking feedback, training opportunities, and mentoring
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 0+ years of professional experience (entry-level)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams
- Interest in hydrology/hydraulics, drainage design, and permitting processes
- Willingness to learn company standards, CAD/modeling tools, and GDOT plan requirements
Preferred (but not required): familiarity with hydrologic/hydraulic software, CAD, and GDOT deliverables.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $26.59 - $46.54 per hour
- Estimated annual market equivalent shown elsewhere on the source posting
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible schedules, and holidays
Note: This listing follows pay transparency where applicable. The posted salary range reflects information provided in the original job posting.
Location & Clearance
- Location: Sandy Springs, GA (on-site / local)
- Security Clearance Requirement: None
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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