About Careertakes

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Position summary

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Environmental / Water Resources / Civil Engineer to join a Water Services team in Portland, OR. This role supports design and implementation of water and wastewater projects, including treatment facilities, sewer systems, pipelines, and related infrastructure. This is a full-time, entry-level position (0 years experience) with limited travel (≈10% or less).

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What You’ll Do

• Support design and analysis of water and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer systems, pipelines, and related site infrastructure.
• Perform site assessments, collect and analyze field or model data, and support water quality analyses and hydraulic modeling.
• Assist with preparation of technical reports, calculations, engineering drawings, specifications, and client deliverables.
• Use engineering software and tools (ArcGIS, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, etc.) to create documents, maps, and presentations.
• Contribute to client meetings, internal reviews, and industry presentations as part of project teams.
• Participate in fieldwork and construction support activities as needed to gain full project lifecycle experience.
• Work under direct supervision with mentorship and training to develop technical skills and professional licensure readiness.

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Key Responsibilities

• Help develop design layouts, hydraulic calculations, and basis-of-design documentation.
• Prepare and edit technical text, tables, figures, and presentation materials.
• Run and support hydraulic/hydrologic or water quality models and interpret results.
• Coordinate with colleagues across disciplines to ensure designs meet regulations and client needs.
• Maintain project documentation and follow quality assurance processes.

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Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) and 2D/3D drafting practices.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, HEC‑RAS, EPA SWMM, or similar modeling tools preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills; able to support technical writing and client-facing materials.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to work effectively in teams.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, Water Resources, or closely related discipline.
• Entry-level: 0 years of professional experience acceptable; internships or relevant academic projects are beneficial.
• Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required (typically 10% or less).
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position in the United States.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range (good-faith estimate for Portland, OR): USD $64,813 — USD $106,954 per year.
• Confidential Client is committed to fair and equitable compensation. Final pay will consider role, experience, skills, certifications, and location.
• Additional compensation (bonuses, benefits) may be available per company policy.

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Other hiring details & compliance

• Employment Type: FULL_TIME
• Background checks and/or drug testing may be required where applicable and in accordance with law. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify candidates.
• Massachusetts applicants: it is unlawful to require a lie detector test as a condition of employment.
• This role will follow all applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws for the state(s) in which the position is posted.

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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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