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, Civil & Environmental Engineering Consulting.

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

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What You’ll Do

As a Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT) with Confidential Client, you will join a collaborative civil/environmental engineering team focused on planning, design, and construction support for water and wastewater infrastructure. This entry-level engineering role provides hands-on exposure across project phases and a clear path toward professional licensure.

• Assist project managers and licensed engineers in the design and construction of drinking water and wastewater systems, including treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, pump stations, and related infrastructure.
• Help develop plans, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Perform construction observation and administration on water-related projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and client presentations.
• Support survey crews and occasionally perform field data gathering and construction staking assistance.

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Who We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or the ability to obtain it.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record check) in compliance with applicable laws.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Prior engineering internship experience on water, wastewater, or rural water projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D.

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Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to walk up to 3 miles on uneven terrain.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Able to lift/carry/push/pull light to moderate loads; may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs (rarely up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify defects or problems.
• May be required to wear PPE (e.g., flame-resistant clothing, hard hat, protective footwear).
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight travel may be required depending on project needs.

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Benefits & Culture

Confidential Client is a specialized civil/environmental engineering consulting organization that emphasizes career growth, quality work, and a supportive culture. Typical benefits and culture highlights include:

• Opportunities for professional growth, mentoring, and advancement toward licensure.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages creativity and client-focused service.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Possible offerings: employer-paid medical premiums, dental/vision, disability coverage, discretionary bonuses, retirement matching, PTO, parental leave, wellness programs, and employee ownership programs (actual benefits depend on the hiring client).

Confidential Client is committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and supports work-life balance while delivering high-quality engineering services.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.