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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level water industry professional to join a national Water Infrastructure Modeling, Analytics, and Planning (WI‑MAP) team as a Project Engineer. This role focuses on planning and conceptual evaluations for water, wastewater, and reuse infrastructure and offers career development within a growing engineering practice.

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Location & Employment Type

Confidential Client — Austin, TX
Employment type: Full‑time (Contractor opportunities may be available)

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What You’ll Do

As a Project Engineer on the WI‑MAP team you will manage and execute technical components of water industry projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Support conceptual planning and master‑planning studies for water and wastewater systems
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analyses for water distribution and wastewater collection systems
• Evaluate pumping, storage, water quality, and water loss issues
• Assist with rainfall‑derived infiltration and inflow analyses and lift station evaluations
• Contribute to water supply studies (surface water, groundwater, reuse, water rights) and integrated planning
• Support asset management efforts, sanitary sewer evaluation studies, and capital planning
• Perform transient analyses, pumping optimization, and wire‑to‑water evaluations as required
• Prepare and deliver materials for client workshops and support presentations
• Coordinate effectively with regional project managers, WI‑MAP staff across offices, and water design teams
• Deliver high‑quality technical work on schedule and within budget; support project accounting and reporting

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Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Execute assigned technical scope items and produce technical deliverables
• Track and report project progress: status, milestones, percent complete, and basic accounting
• Contribute to Project Management Plans and Quality Control processes
• Support internal and external workshops and client communications
• Balance multiple projects while maintaining time management and quality standards

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Technical competency in water/wastewater or civil engineering appropriate for an entry‑level engineer
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects and manage time effectively

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Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering (ABET‑accredited)
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) registration or ability to obtain EIT within six months of hire
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software (e.g., Bentley WaterGEMS, Bentley SewerGEMS, Innovyze InfoWater, Innovyze InfoWorks ICM)
• Strong hydraulics background
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS
• Practical experience beyond university coursework in one or more WI‑MAP work categories (distribution modeling, collection systems, supply planning, asset management, conveyance/transient analysis)

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Why Join

Confidential Client provides programs that support professional growth (paid professional memberships, licensure/education support) and a collaborative environment to develop technical and leadership skills. The team emphasizes work‑life balance, competitive compensation, and benefits designed to support employee wellbeing.

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How We Hire (Recruiter note)

Careertakes is assisting Confidential Client as a third‑party recruiting partner. Applicants may be considered for other matched roles via the Careertakes platform. Final hiring decisions are made by Confidential Client.

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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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