About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Civil Engineer (EI/EIT) or early-career Professional Engineer (PE-1) focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. This role is based in Dalton Gardens, ID and is posted as a Part-time / Contractor position. It’s ideal for recent graduates or 2026 graduates with internship/co-op experience and a desire to progress from EIT to PE with structured mentorship.

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Why This Role Is Ideal for Early-Career Engineers

• Structured mentorship from licensed Professional Engineers
• Clear career path and exam support from EIT to PE
• Hands-on exposure to community infrastructure projects
• Collaborative, team-based culture with opportunities to work across offices

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What You’ll Do

• Help design water and wastewater systems that protect public health and support growing communities
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and public agencies across project phases
• Support planning, design, and construction management tasks
• Participate in site visits and public engagement events (meetings, forums, open houses)
• Analyze engineering data, interpret plans/specifications, and solve technical challenges
• Use and learn industry tools such as Bluebeam, MS Office, WaterCAD, InfoSWMM, and AutoCAD

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, water resources engineering, or a related field (completed or expected prior to start)
• At least one relevant civil/environmental engineering internship or co-op
• FE exam passed or scheduled prior to start date
• Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and technical writing skills
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam preferred
• Hydraulic modelling experience (e.g., WaterCAD/InfoSWMM) preferred but not required

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Compensation

• EI / EIT: $72,000 – $90,000 per year (based on experience and FE status)
• PE-1: Up to $105,000 per year

(Posted salary ranges reflect the source posting for this role in Dalton Gardens, ID.)

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Benefits & Professional Development

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package and professional growth programs, including:

• Performance bonuses (where eligible)
• PE exam support and compensation after passing the PE exam
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Mentorship programs, young professionals initiatives, and early exposure to built projects
• Employee ownership opportunities after qualifying service period

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Additional Details

• Location: Dalton Gardens, ID (on-site / local travel for site visits and public meetings as required)
• Employment type shown in source: Part-time / Contractor
• Application window noted in the source: open through June 22, 2026 — applications may be reviewed and interviews scheduled throughout the posting period.

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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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