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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Civil or Environmental Engineer to join their Dallas–Fort Worth team in Bedford, TX. This early-career role supports landfill and transfer-station projects that advance sustainable solid-waste management, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and deliver practical environmental solutions for municipal and private-sector clients. This is a full-time, on-site role (office-based 5 days/week) with occasional fieldwork.

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What You’ll Do

You will work with licensed engineers and multidisciplinary project teams to support projects across the full lifecycle — planning, design, permitting, construction, and quality assurance. Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop grading plans, stormwater-management designs and calculations, water-balance models, and volume calculations.
• Prepare engineering reports, tables, charts, sketches, and figures that are technically accurate and clearly written.
• Perform and document construction quality-assurance observations to verify compliance with plans and specifications.
• Review plans, design calculations, and reports for quality and accuracy prior to submission.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Collaborate with CAD drafters and use AutoCAD / Civil 3D to produce basic design plans and figures.
• Prepare permit applications, regulatory submittals, and supporting technical materials.
• Provide construction oversight in the field and maintain project documentation.

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• At least three months of relevant environmental or engineering experience (internship, employment, or academic research).
• Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to technical detail.

Preferred:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD / Civil 3D, stormwater design, grading plans, or landfill/solid-waste projects.
• Interest in sustainable solid-waste management, greenhouse gas reduction, and site permitting.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: USD $65,000 — USD $70,000 / year (range provided by the employer; final pay depends on experience, internal pay equity, and location).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with employer match.
• Annual bonus program.
• Student-debt employer contribution program.
• Paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave.
• Structured training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.

(Compensation is reported by the employer. Applicants in states with pay-transparency laws should consult local requirements; the salary range above is presented as provided by the employer.)

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Location & Work Schedule

• Primary work location: Bedford, TX (Dallas–Fort Worth area).
• On-site in the Dallas–Fort Worth office 5 days per week; occasional fieldwork required.
• This role is not a remote or telecommute position.

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Legal & Compliance Notes

Confidential Client and Careertakes adhere to applicable US employment laws. Employment is contingent on meeting any role-specific requirements (for example, a valid driver’s license). The employer provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities — applicants may request accommodations through the Careertakes platform during the application process.

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Skills & Keywords (highlights)

• AutoCAD / Civil 3D
• Stormwater design & calculations
• Grading plans & volume calculations
• Construction quality assurance
• Permitting & regulatory submittals
• EIT / Fundamentals of Engineering track

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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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