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Role Summary

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Process Engineer I to join its engineering team in Johnson City, TN. This role develops professional engineering skills while supporting process testing, design studies, and operational programs for water/wastewater process facilities. This is an in-person, full-time position that reports to the Manager, Process Engineering.

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What You’ll Do

• Coordinate work with senior engineers and support process engineering projects.
• Conduct process testing in the field, run supporting laboratory tests, and maintain field analyzers.
• Prepare engineering and planning studies, conceptual designs, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Assist with analysis to identify system inadequacies, ambiguities, and potential problems.
• Provide limited coverage for Central Control Room operations, escalating issues as needed.
• Help develop long- and short-term programs for construction or repair of process facilities.
• Under supervision, review consultant designs and contractor submittals; assist with change orders.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and technical documentation.
• Follow applicable safety rules and maintain regulatory and quality standards.
• Perform other in-office and field civil/process engineering tasks as assigned.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 0–1 year of relevant experience; experience in a water/wastewater utility or industrial environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and principles.
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficient with common office software (MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• English language proficiency.

Preferred

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• None required for this level.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; exposure to variable temperatures is possible.
• May be exposed to noise, fumes, dust, mists, gases, chemicals, or other site-specific hazards.
• Must follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Do meaningful work that supports public health and the environment.
• Join an inclusive, values-driven culture focused on accountability, teamwork, safety, and development.
• Gain experience, mentorship, and a defined career path in process and environmental engineering.

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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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