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.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Process Mechanical Engineer to work on water and wastewater projects based in Corvallis, OR, with assignments across the Western United States. You will join a multidisciplinary team of water/wastewater and mechanical engineers and designers to support studies, design work, field assignments, and construction documentation.

• Assist with design of water and wastewater treatment facilities and conveyance systems
• Support pump station design including pipe sizing calculations and pump selection
• Specify valves, appurtenances, and process piping components
• Produce construction drawings and technical specifications
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to design reports
• Participate in field visits and support construction administration as required
• Collaborate with project teams and communicate technical information to clients and stakeholders

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Educational emphasis or strong interest in treatment and/or mechanical system design and operation
• Self-motivated and team-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Experience (preferred) with municipal wastewater treatment, pump stations, or conveyance systems (3+ years noted as ideal)
• Hydraulic modeling experience (e.g., Fathom, Pipe‑Flo)
• Construction or facility operations experience
• Experience leading project teams, managing small projects, and working directly with clients
• Active participation in relevant professional organizations

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Skills & Tools

• Pipe sizing and pump selection for water/wastewater systems
• Preparation of construction drawings and specifications
• Technical writing for reports and design documentation
• Hydraulic modeling tools (where applicable)
• MS Office Suite for documentation and analysis

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Location & Role Details

• Work location: Corvallis, OR (role supports local projects and projects across the Western U.S.)
• Employment type: Full-time
• This role will require occasional field work and collaboration with multi-discipline project teams.

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Compensation

• Estimated: $76,454 per year (estimated figure provided by source)

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Notes on Employer & Process

• Employer name is listed as Confidential Client in this posting. Careertakes is assisting as a third‑party recruiting platform.
• Applicants should be eligible to work in the U.S. and comply with relevant state and federal employment requirements.

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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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