Entry Level Planning Engineer
The Entry Level Planning Engineer at Confidential Client will support water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure master planning through hydraulic modeling, system evaluations, and technical report preparation. This role requires collaboration with project engineers and managers to perform engineering analyses, data management, and field activities, contributing to sustainable water sector solutions. The position offers career growth towards project engineering and client-facing responsibilities within a leading water-focused engineering firm.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Planning Engineer to support water, wastewater, and stormwater master planning and hydraulic modeling efforts. In this role you'll work with project teams to build and calibrate hydraulic models, perform impact studies and analyses, assist with technical deliverables, and participate in field and data-collection activities.
- Perform engineering work related to water and wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure
- Build, run, and calibrate hydraulic models for water distribution and sewer systems
- Conduct hydraulic calculations and interpret modeling results to inform planning decisions
- Support master planning tasks: data entry, review, analysis, and field visits
- Prepare technical memoranda, contribute to master plan reports, and produce electronic deliverables
- Assist project engineers and project managers; manage multiple priorities and keep accurate time records
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited program
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- Minimum ~2 years of related experience (hydraulic modeling, master planning, or similar)
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in teams and independently; highly motivated and detail-oriented
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with hydraulic modeling packages (EPANET, EPASWMM, Innovyze/XPSWMM, Bentley, DHI Mike)
- Familiarity with ArcGIS / ESRI GIS tools and CAD software
- Experience on Sewer System Management Plans, Urban Water Management Plans, Water Supply Assessments, or Storm Water Master Plans
- Exposure to AI/ML or scripting (Python, R) and data visualization tools (PowerBI) is a plus
- Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering is desirable but not required
- Customer-facing experience and participation in professional organizations are a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $85,000 to $95,000 annually (posted range; final pay depends on experience, location, and other factors)
- Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) matching, flexible work arrangements (where available), tuition reimbursement, and other employee support programs
- Additional potential compensation: discretionary bonuses, professional registration bonuses, referral bonuses, and career development incentives
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Concord, CA (on-site or hybrid as defined by the client)
- Employment type: Full-time
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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