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Role overview

Confidential Client (Engineering) is hiring an entry-level Environmental Engineer to join its Water Services team in Fairfax, VA. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who want hands-on experience across the design, analysis, and construction support lifecycle for water and wastewater projects.

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What You’ll Do

• Support design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer systems, pipelines, and related infrastructure
• Perform site assessments and adapt design parameters to field conditions and client requirements
• Conduct water quality analyses and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling to support design decisions
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and client-facing presentations
• Create project deliverables using tools such as ArcGIS, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, CADD, and Microsoft Excel
• Assist on fieldwork and construction management activities as projects require
• Ensure designs comply with federal, state, and local regulatory standards
• Collaborate with multi-discipline project teams and communicate technical information clearly to clients and stakeholders

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent directly related experience)
• Approximately 1 year of related engineering experience (entry-level candidates encouraged)
• Domestic travel may be required (typically up to ~10%)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. — Confidential Client will not support H‑1B or TN visa sponsorship for this position

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Skills & abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of CADD and drafting best practices (2D/3D)
• Experience or exposure to ArcGIS, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, or similar modeling tools preferred
• Strong Excel skills and experience with standard Microsoft Office tools
• Solid understanding of engineering design principles related to water/wastewater systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare concise technical reports and presentations
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow direction, and willingness to learn on project teams

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Compensation & additional info

• Pay range (good-faith estimate for this Fairfax, VA location): USD $69,909 — USD $115,336 per year
• Additional compensation: discretionary bonuses may apply
• Background checks and drug testing may be required as a condition of employment, where permitted by law
• No visa sponsorship available for this role (U.S. work authorization required)
• This is a FULL_TIME position

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Location & travel

• Work location: Fairfax, VA (onsite or hybrid as determined by project needs)
• Travel: typically 10% or less, depending on project assignments

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process; please request accommodations if needed.

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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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