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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Transportation / Water Resources Engineer to join their Civil Engineering team in Crabtree Valley, NC. This role focuses on hydraulics and water-resources work supporting transportation projects — including hydrologic analysis, hydraulic design, and stormwater management for federal, NCDOT, other state DOTs, and municipal projects. Ideal candidates are recent Civil Engineering graduates or early-career engineers with strong analytical skills and a willingness to learn in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

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Responsibilities

• Support hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for roadway and drainage systems.
• Develop hydraulic designs and stormwater management plans for transportation projects.
• Prepare construction contract plans, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
• Run/interpret models (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55 or similar) and incorporate results into design drawings and reports.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams including traffic, structural, and permitting staff.
• Assist with permitting, compliance documentation, and responses to agency reviews.
• Produce clear engineering calculations, CAD drawings, and technical memos.
• Communicate effectively with senior engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience; relevant internships or co-op experience highly desirable.
• Familiarity with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and stormwater design principles.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a design team.
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification is a plus but not required.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with CAD and engineering modeling tools preferred.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $70,000 — $125,000 per year (good-faith range; final offer will depend on experience, skills, and location).
• Benefits package for full-time employees typically includes:
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Group life insurance and optional additional life coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Employee assistance program and parental leave

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Location & Work Type

• Work location: Crabtree Valley, NC (onsite) — this position supports local and statewide transportation projects.
• This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities to collaborate across offices and disciplines.

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Candidate Requirements & Legal

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Confidential Client will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.
• Confidential Client is not accepting resumes from third-party recruiters for this position.
• Required application materials:
  • Resume
  • Copy of most recent or current school transcript (if the application portal does not accept attachments, follow Careertakes instructions to provide documents)
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during the application process.

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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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