About Careertakes

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

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Role Overview

This is an entry-level engineering position supporting water and wastewater infrastructure projects for a confidential client in the engineering sector. The Associate, Project Delivery Engineer will support project delivery from planning and design through construction and closeout, assist with technical analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist on water and wastewater engineering projects from inception through completion, supporting on-time, in-scope, and on-budget delivery.
• Help develop project plans, engineering designs, and technical specifications for pipelines, pumping stations, treatment facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Perform system capacity evaluations and technical analyses of source, treatment, pumping, distribution/collection, and storage systems to support operations, service extensions, or growth planning.
• Support multiple small-to-medium sized projects and varied engineering assignments across planning, design, and construction phases.
• Translate technical information into effective engineering solutions and actionable deliverables.
• Coordinate technical activities with consulting engineers, technicians, and CAD staff as needed.
• Complete special projects and tasks assigned by team leads or managers.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• 0–2 years’ experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery, or project management (internships and co-op experience count).
• Familiarity or coursework with water system and wastewater collection hydraulic modeling is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, construction and contract management, and utility operations.
• Understanding of water quality, treatment processes, and industry trends impacting water/wastewater systems.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory and environmental requirements and industry standards.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (reports, presentations, and collaborative meetings).
• Good interpersonal skills, including teamwork, diplomacy, and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license.

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Logistics & Work Environment

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Travel: Up to 20% as required for site visits, investigations, and project meetings.
• Work setting: Primarily office-based with occasional field visits to water/wastewater facilities.
• Compensation: Estimated at $103,299 per year (source estimate).

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Key Competencies

• Safety champion
• Customer focus
• Innovation mindset
• Rapid learner
• Results-driven
• Collaborative team player

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Notes for Applicants

Careertakes and our confidential client are committed to a fair hiring process and will consider applicants who meet the stated qualifications. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process; please contact Careertakes if you require assistance.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.