About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Water/Wastewater Engineer to join their Fairfax, VA office. This role focuses on water distribution and wastewater systems design, hydraulic modeling, facility evaluation, and construction administration. This is a full-time, on-site position ideal for new graduates and engineers with up to four years of related experience.

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What You’ll Do

• Support water distribution and sewer system hydraulic modeling and analysis
• Assist with design of pipelines, pumping systems, and treatment facility components
• Perform water and wastewater facility evaluations and prepare technical reports
• Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation
• Support GIS data management and mapping tasks
• Participate in construction administration and site inspections
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and communicate with clients and contractors
• Maintain organized project documentation and schedules

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 0–4 years of water/wastewater design or related engineering experience
• Relevant internship or co-op experience required for recent graduates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills and ability to work cooperatively in teams
• Passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or EIT certification preferred
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship (Confidential Client will not sponsor work visas for this role)

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Preferred Skills & Tools

• Experience or coursework with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiarity with GIS tools and spatial data workflows
• Knowledge of water distribution and sewer modeling software (e.g., EPANET, WaterGEMS, InfoWorks)
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation is a plus
• Exposure to design standards, permit requirements, and construction administration

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated compensation range: $72,000 — $97,000 per year (good-faith estimate; final offer will consider experience, location, and qualifications)
• Flexible work schedule options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts and FSAs
• Group life insurance, short- and long-term disability options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, holidays, and leave accrual
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Employee assistance program and parental leave benefits

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Location & Work Authorization

• Work location: Fairfax, VA (on-site)
• 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 visas for this opportunity.

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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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