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Junior Environmental Engineer - Water Services

Confidential ClientEnvironmental & Sustainability
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$62,676
Fairfax, Virginia
17 Hours Ago

The Junior Environmental Engineer at Confidential Client supports water, wastewater, and environmental projects through engineering analyses, design efforts, and technical documentation. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in planning, design, construction, and fieldwork while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on municipal, federal, and industrial projects. The position emphasizes skill development in engineering software and effective communication within a dynamic professional environment.

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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.


What You’ll Do

This entry-level Environmental / Civil engineering role supports water and wastewater projects across planning, design, and construction. You’ll join a multidisciplinary project team and gain practical, hands‑on experience while working alongside experienced engineers.

  • Support engineering analyses and design efforts for water, wastewater, and environmental projects
  • Assist with technical reports, calculations, and project documentation
  • Develop maps, figures, presentations, and other project materials using ArcGIS, SWMM, CADD, Excel, and similar tools
  • Participate in fieldwork and construction management activities to experience the full project lifecycle
  • Research technical solutions and contribute to project deliverables under senior engineer supervision

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (or closely related discipline) OR equivalent directly related experience
  • Approximately 1 year of related experience (internship/co-op or early professional experience)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Working knowledge of CADD; familiarity with ArcGIS and hydrologic/hydraulic tools (e.g., SWMM) is highly valued
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Preferred / Helpful Skills

  • Experience preparing technical reports, figures, and presentation materials
  • Prior field or construction site exposure (even limited) is a plus
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn technical design and construction management practices
  • Attention to detail and good organizational skills

Compensation & Additional Info

  • Pay range (good‑faith estimate for the assigned geographic area): USD $66,872 — USD $110,323 per year
  • Additional compensation: discretionary bonuses may apply
  • Travel: Domestic and/or international travel may be required; typical amount ~10% or less
  • Visa sponsorship: Not available for this position in the United States
  • Background checks and drug testing: May be required where applicable; criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate

Working Environment & Culture

You will work for a confidential client in the engineering sector that values professional growth, inclusion, and career development. The role provides exposure to municipal, federal, and industrial projects and is a strong foundation for someone pursuing a long-term engineering career in water resources and environmental services.


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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