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, Environmental & Civil Engineering Consulting (Graduate).

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

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What You’ll Do

Join a growing water-resources team as an entry-level Water Resources Engineer / Environmental Scientist supporting stormwater, water-quality, and related environmental projects. In this hybrid role based in Watertown, MA, you will split time between office work, field assignments, and client-facing tasks. Typical responsibilities include:

• Providing support for stormwater regulatory compliance programs for state, municipal, and other public-sector clients
• Performing field investigations: stormwater system inspections, construction site inspections, system mapping, and water-quality sampling
• Using GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) to manage data, develop maps/tools, and perform spatial analyses
• Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting environmental and water-quality data
• Preparing technical reports, graphics, and guidance documents for client deliverables
• Assisting with federal, state, and local permit applications and related documentation
• Supporting stormwater program funding approaches, including grant application preparation and development of stormwater enterprise fund concepts
• Contributing to improvements in internal and client workflows through innovative approaches

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Who You Are (Skills & Abilities)

You are an early-career professional eager to learn and contribute in both technical and field settings.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AI tools is a plus
• Experience with ArcGIS programs is strongly desired
• Familiarity with stormwater, water-quality, or environmental regulations
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, R, or Arcade) is a plus

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Qualifications

• 0–1 year of experience in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (Master’s degree a plus)
• Ability and willingness to perform field work and travel to project sites as needed
• Work is expected to begin in summer or fall 2027

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Location & Salary

• Work location: Watertown, MA (hybrid work setting)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Annual base salary range (Massachusetts): $69,000 to $88,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors such as location, experience, credentials, skills, education, and other factors permitted by law. The posted range reflects base pay only; additional compensation and benefits may apply.

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Why Join Our Client

Confidential Client offers meaningful, community-focused projects, a collaborative and inclusive culture, and learning opportunities supported by modern tools and technologies (including AI and GIS). You’ll gain hands-on field experience and exposure to regulatory and funding aspects of stormwater programs while benefiting from a competitive total rewards package.

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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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