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 — Water & Wastewater.

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

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What You’ll Do

As an Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer with our Confidential Client you will join project teams working on water treatment, collection, and distribution projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Hydraulic modeling and analysis for conveyance and treatment systems
• Assisting with preparation of plans, specifications, and technical drawings
• Performing research, technical writing, and development of studies and reports
• Data collection, processing, and analysis to support planning and design activities
• Supporting construction activities, including construction observation, startup and testing, and project closeout
• On-site troubleshooting and coordination with field teams to resolve construction or operating issues
• Working with Project Management and Design Leads from design through commissioning

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications for consideration:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering
• Relevant coursework or academic projects in water/wastewater engineering
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and PDF editors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, driven to learn, and client-focused

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Preferred / Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Internship or prior work experience with an engineering consultancy or municipal utility
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate, or ability to obtain within the first year
• Experience with hydraulic modeling tools and basic CAD skills

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Location & Work Type

• Location: Birmingham, AL (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time

This role will be posted for at least 3 days. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process; please indicate any accommodation needs during the application or interview.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary: $55,902 per year (estimated)
• Our Confidential Client typically offers professional development, mentorship, and standard benefits (medical, retirement, paid time off) — specific benefits will be shared by the hiring organization during the interview process.

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Why Join

This is a hands-on entry role designed to accelerate learning: you’ll get mentorship from experienced engineers, exposure to multi-disciplinary projects, and practical experience from design through construction and commissioning. If you’re an early-career engineer excited about water and wastewater infrastructure, this role offers strong professional growth opportunities.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.