About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Drainage Project Engineer to join a growing transportation/drainage team in Lawrenceville, GA. This Drainage Project Engineer (Entry Level) role offers hands-on exposure to stormwater drainage design, permitting, and hydrologic/hydraulic (H&H) modeling — ideal for recent civil engineering graduates or engineers early in their careers.

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Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary design team on drainage and stormwater projects.
• Support design of stormwater drainage systems, bridges/culverts, and post-construction stormwater management.
• Assist with H&H modeling (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY‑8) and analysis for drainage projects.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and engineering calculations related to drainage, E&S control, LID/GI, and stormwater control measures (SCMs).
• Support stormwater permitting efforts and prepare permit documentation.
• Learn and use industry software and tools; participate in on-the-job training.
• Communicate effectively with team members, project managers, and clients.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain EIT registration within 6 months of hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Authorized to work in the United States.

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• 0–2 years of relevant experience or applicable internships.
• Familiarity with relevant software, such as:
  • ArcGIS, MicroStation
  • HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, HY‑8
  • StormCAD, PondPack, HydraCAD/Hydraflow, FlowMaster, Autodesk SSA, Bentley Storm and Sanitary
• Experience with stormwater permitting, LID/GI, or SCM design is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and motivated to learn technical design workflows.

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What We Offer

• Mentorship and training in drainage engineering and industry-standard software.
• Opportunities to work on design projects across transportation and municipal sectors.
• Support for professional development, including company-paid professional memberships and license support.
• Competitive compensation and benefits (see salary estimate below).

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Location, Employment Type & Compensation

• Location: Lawrenceville, GA (on-site / local office)
• Employment types: Full-time / Contractor (as appropriate for the role)
• Estimated salary (source): $60,312 per year (estimated)

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Confidential Client & Hiring Notes

Confidential Client values a collaborative, people-first work environment and seeks candidates committed to professional growth. Careertakes is coordinating this search as a third-party recruiting platform; final employment will be with the Confidential Client.

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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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