About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Water Resources Engineer-in-Training role is based in Sunset Valley, TX. You will support water-resources projects under the guidance of experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater system design, and water quality best management practices (BMPs). You will apply modeling tools and contribute to planning, design, and technical deliverables that protect and enhance local communities.

• Assist project professionals with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and technical design tasks.
• Support stormwater system and BMP planning, evaluation, and documentation.
• Use industry-standard software and modeling tools to perform analyses and prepare deliverables.
• Participate in peer reviews to maintain quality and identify issues early.
• Track and complete concurrent tasks while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Ask questions, seek mentorship, and apply best-practice parameter selections and approaches.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and ethical practices.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development to stay current with engineering practice.

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Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or the ability to pass within the first six months of employment.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity or coursework with hydrology and hydraulic modeling tools: ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, or EPA SWMM.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for learning in a team environment.
• Basic experience with data analysis and technical report preparation is a plus.

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Working Conditions, Screening & Compliance

• This position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of employment reference checks, verification of educational credentials and/or professional licensure, a motor vehicle record (MVR) check (if applicable), and a comprehensive background check.
• The confidential client is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable U.S. federal, state, and local law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact Careertakes.
• All hiring decisions will comply with applicable U.S. employment laws and state-specific requirements for any location where the role is posted.

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Benefits & Career Development

The confidential client offers competitive compensation and benefits, typically including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Employees are supported with professional development opportunities, continuing education reimbursements, mentoring, and career growth paths.

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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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