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 hiring an Entry‑Level Water Engineer to join the Indianapolis, IN team supporting water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. You will work with experienced engineers to support project delivery, perform field work, and help design resilient, sustainable solutions for utilities and municipalities.

• Support planning, design, and evaluation of water/wastewater/stormwater treatment and conveyance projects (pipelines, pumping facilities, treatment processes).
• Conduct site visits, collect water samples, analyze water quality data, and assist with troubleshooting and optimization of plant operations.
• Contribute to vulnerability assessments, mitigation planning, and resilience solutions for public-sector clients.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables; participate in client meetings.
• Support project management tasks: help track schedules, budgets, submittals, and QA/QC in line with firm standards.
• Assist with databases, SQL Server reporting/integration, cloud services, and interactive dashboard configuration (Power BI).
• Learn and apply digital tools such as SharePoint, BIM, Power BI, and augmented reality to enhance project delivery.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

Required:

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or closely related discipline).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, problem‑solving mindset, and ability to work independently or in teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred:

• Internship or prior experience at a consulting engineering firm or municipal utility.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or Revit.
• EIT certification or progress toward licensure.

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Skills & Tools

• Water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering fundamentals
• Site sampling and water quality analysis
• AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Revit (preferred)
• SQL Server, Power BI, SharePoint
• Familiarity with BIM and digital collaboration tools

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Salary range: $54,648 – $81,972 per year (range provided by the client).
• Employment type: Contract (with expectations of full‑time hours) — specific terms will be provided by Confidential Client.
• Benefits (for full‑time roles) may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), parental leave, paid holidays and PTO, and other programs — final benefit eligibility and details are provided by Confidential Client.

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Location & Authorization

• Location: Indianapolis, IN (on‑site and field work as required).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Client will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.

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Why Join Confidential Client

Join a team focused on resilience and sustainable water solutions. This role offers hands‑on field experience, exposure to municipal and utility clients, structured mentorship, and opportunities to grow technical and project management skills early in your career.

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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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