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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Water/Wastewater Staff Engineer (Water Collection Systems) to join their Mentor, OH team. This is a full-time, onsite role ideal for recent civil/environmental engineering graduates or early-career engineers who want hands-on experience designing and assessing pipelines, pumping stations, drainage infrastructure, and related water collection systems.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in the design and development of water collection systems, including pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment facility support.
• Conduct field inspections, site assessments, flow monitoring, and confined-space entry activities to gather and verify project data.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering drawings, and submission-ready documentation.
• Perform data analysis and hydraulic modeling to support engineering decisions and design recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to support project planning and execution.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical input and status updates.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry safety standards.

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What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Internship, co-op, or early professional experience in water resources, wastewater, or environmental engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with hydraulic concepts and modeling; experience with AutoCAD, GIS, or hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations relevant to water collection systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical-writing skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities; ability to work under supervision and independently when required.
• Willingness and ability to perform field work, including confined-space entry and site visits.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 80 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to learning and growing professionally.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $67,000 (starting at)
• Benefits include:
  • Flexible work environment
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays

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Location & Work Conditions

• Work location: Mentor, OH — onsite with regular field visits across project sites in the region.
• This role requires frequent outdoor work in varying weather and occasional confined-space entry and site-based tasks.
• Travel to client or project sites is required; a valid driver’s license is necessary.

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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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