Water/Wastewater Engineer
The Water/Wastewater Engineer at Confidential Client supports the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including treatment facilities, reservoirs, and pipelines. This entry-level role offers mentorship and collaboration opportunities to develop technical skills and project experience within a flexible, employee-owned consulting environment focused on sustainable infrastructure solutions.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring multiple entry-level Water/Wastewater Engineers to support planning, design, and delivery of drinking water and wastewater projects across the Pacific Northwest. These roles are ideal for recent graduates or engineers early in their careers who want mentorship and hands-on experience.
- Support planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects (treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations, pipelines, and related electrical systems)
- Assist with engineering calculations, technical analyses, reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Participate in site visits, field investigations, data collection, and construction support activities
- Learn applicable design standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams of engineers, planners, designers, and technical staff
- Receive mentorship and progressively take on greater technical and project responsibility
Where You’ll Work
These positions will primarily be based in Puyallup or Seattle, Washington, or Portland, Oregon. Opportunities may also be available in Spokane, Washington. Confidential Client offers hybrid work flexibility while prioritizing in-person collaboration and mentorship for early-career engineers.
Who You Are (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline
- Strong interest in water and wastewater infrastructure and serving municipal or private clients
- Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or plans to pursue it
- Collaborative approach, initiative to learn, and willingness to ask questions and seek feedback
- Comfortable participating in site visits and fieldwork as project needs require
- Eagerness to work on a variety of projects and develop a well-rounded technical foundation
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly range: $36.05 - $39.40 USD (actual pay determined by experience, education, location, and role)
- Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short‑ & long‑term disability)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or other financial profit-sharing
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Parental bonding leave
- Flexible work arrangements (hybrid/remote/in-office options depending on role and team)
Why Join Confidential Client
Confidential Client values professional growth, mentorship, and a collaborative culture. You’ll work on award-winning projects that positively impact communities and gain experience across the water sector while receiving support to build your technical career.
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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