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

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Overview

Confidential client is seeking an Entry-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer to join their Newport News, VA team. This role focuses on water and sewer modeling, evaluation and design of water/wastewater facilities, and construction administration. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers with a strong foundation in civil or mechanical engineering and an interest in water infrastructure.

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What You’ll Do

• Support water and sewer system modeling and analysis (distribution and collection systems)
• Assist with evaluation, planning, and design of water and wastewater facilities, pipelines, pumping systems, and treatment processes
• Prepare design drawings and technical documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, and GIS tools
• Participate in construction administration and coordination with contractors and project teams
• Help prepare reports, specifications, and cost estimates
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical findings to internal and external stakeholders

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 0–4 years of relevant water/wastewater design or internship experience
• Familiarity with water distribution and sewer modeling software (or strong willingness to learn)
• Experience or coursework using AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, or Bentley MicroStation is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and solid organizational abilities
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to work collaboratively
• Passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or EIT status preferred

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Employment Type & Compensation

• Employment type: Full-time (Contract)
• Pay range: $70,000 – $125,000 per year (good-faith estimate; actual pay will be based on experience, skills, and location)

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Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary and leave accrual with paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits and group life insurance (plus optional coverages)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Employee assistance program; parental and maternity leave benefits

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Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full time without the need for future employment-based visa sponsorship. Confidential client does not provide visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

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Keywords (for candidate search & matching)

• Water/Wastewater Engineer Newport News VA
• Entry-level water engineer
• Water distribution modeling
• Sewer modeling
• AutoCAD Civil 3D / Bentley MicroStation / GIS

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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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