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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Position Overview

Confidential Client is looking for an Entry‑Level Water Resources Engineer to join their team in Virginia Beach, VA. This is an early‑career, full‑time engineering role focused on planning, designing, analyzing, and managing water‑related infrastructure and environmental systems, including stormwater, water supply, wastewater, flood mitigation, and watershed management.

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What You’ll Do

As an Entry‑Level Water Resources Engineer you will:

• Support planning and design of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, modeling, and system evaluations
• Help evaluate and recommend treatment approaches and plant improvements
• Assist with regulatory compliance documentation and permit support
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and technical reports
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients and stakeholders
• Participate in site visits, data collection, and field investigations
• Use engineering software and GIS tools to support project delivery

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Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with emphasis on water resources
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic data analysis and technical problem‑solving skills
• Team‑oriented work practices and self‑motivation
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred

• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification, or ability to obtain within six months
• Experience or coursework in stormwater management, wastewater treatment, or hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
• Familiarity with CAD, hydraulic/heavy software (e.g., HEC‑RAS, SWMM), and GIS

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Why Join

• Gain hands‑on project experience with water resources and wastewater engineering
• Work with experienced multidisciplinary teams on projects that protect public health and infrastructure
• Opportunities for professional development and progression toward licensure (PE)
• Meaningful work that improves access to safe and abundant water supplies

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Location & Employment Type

• Work location: Virginia Beach, VA (on‑site / hybrid as determined by the client)
• Employment type: Full‑time

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Compensation

• Estimated annual pay (from source): $57,585 per year (estimated). Actual compensation may vary based on experience and location.

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Legal & Equal Opportunity

Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process.

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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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