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/Wastewater Engineer to join their Newport News, VA office. This role focuses on practical engineering work supporting water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including modeling, design, evaluation, and construction administration.

• Perform water distribution and sewer system modeling and analysis.
• Support design of pipelines, pumping systems, and treatment process components.
• Evaluate existing water/wastewater facilities and recommend operational or capital improvements.
• Produce technical drawings and construction documents using CAD/Civil 3D or Bentley MicroStation as needed.
• Assist with construction administration tasks, including submittal reviews and field coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings to internal and external stakeholders.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0–4 years of experience in water/wastewater design or related engineering work (relevant internships acceptable for new graduates).
• Familiarity with pipelines, pumping systems, and treatment system design and operation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and good organizational habits.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and ability to work cooperatively with colleagues.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, or Bentley MicroStation.
• Experience with water distribution and sewer modeling software.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passing grade or EIT certification preferred.

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Required Submissions

• Resume.
• Current or most recent school transcript (new graduates). If you apply using a third-party site that does not accept attachments, follow the client’s instructions for transcript submission.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $70,000 - $125,000 per year (good-faith estimate; final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors).
• Benefits for full-time employees typically include:
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Health insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Group and optional supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits

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Location & Work Authorization

• Location: Newport News, VA — on-site position.
• 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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Other Important Notes

• Confidential Client is not accepting resumes from third-party recruiters for this position.
• This role is posted as Full Time / Contractor per the client’s listing. Specific employment type will be confirmed during the hiring 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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