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, Engineering (Water & Wastewater Utility).

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

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What You’ll Do

This entry‑level engineering role supports delivery of water and wastewater projects from planning through closeout. Working with project managers and engineering staff, you will help produce designs, schedules, cost estimates, analyses, and construction support to ensure safe, compliant, and on‑time project delivery for a Confidential Client in the water/wastewater sector.

• Assist on water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Support development of project plans, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for pipelines, pumping stations, treatment facilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Perform system capacity evaluations and analyses of treatment, pumping, distribution/collection and storage systems to identify deficiencies and recommend solutions.
• Contribute to small and medium project delivery tasks including planning, design, bid support, and construction observation.
• Translate technical data and concepts into practical engineering approaches and clear deliverables.
• Coordinate with consulting engineers, technicians, CAD operators, construction teams and internal stakeholders.
• Complete special projects and assignments as directed by team leads or managers.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or related discipline).
• 0–2 years’ experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery, or project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design principles, water resources, and utility operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and water quality/treatment trends.
• Effective quantitative, analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills (reports, presentations, collaboration).
• Strong interpersonal skills: teamwork, diplomacy, and the ability to motivate or influence others.
• Hydraulic modeling experience for water distribution or wastewater collection systems is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

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Employment Details

• Employment type: Full‑time
• Location: Saint Louis, MO (onsite + field visits)
• Travel: Up to 20% as required for site visits and project meetings
• Work environment: Primarily office‑based with regular field visits to water/wastewater facilities
• Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (from source): $95,312 per year — estimated.
• Benefits typically include medical, dental, retirement/savings plans, and professional development opportunities (final package administered by the Confidential Client).

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Competencies & Professional Growth

• Plans & aligns
• Decision making
• Communicates effectively
• Builds networks
• Action oriented

This role is well suited to early‑career engineers seeking hands‑on project delivery experience in the water and wastewater industry and opportunities to grow into project management or technical specialist roles.

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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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