Entry-Level Water Design Engineer

Position Overview

Step into Your New Role as an Entry-Level Water Design Engineer with Kleinfelder's Water Technologies (KWT) team. You’ll join a collaborative group delivering innovative water and wastewater solutions across Ohio, supporting our Toledo and Columbus offices while enjoying flexible remote work arrangements with periodic travel to project sites. This role is designed for a motivated early-career professional eager to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects and grow alongside experienced engineering and design professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support water infrastructure projects by assisting in the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater systems, including membrane treatment systems, water reuse strategies, permitting, and system integration.
• Contribute to design and engineering analysis by preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, and equipment layouts.
• Assist in planning and modeling efforts such as feasibility studies, treatment evaluations, and hydrologic/hydraulic simulations.
• Provide construction support through bidding assistance, construction administration, and field inspection tasks to ensure quality project execution.
• Prepare technical documentation including reports, permitting documentation, and engineering memos while collaborating effectively across project teams and disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Experience: 0-3 years of civil engineering experience, with an emphasis on water and/or wastewater projects.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, organizational abilities, and technical writing proficiency.
• Technical Aptitude: Eagerness to learn and expand your technical skillset across a variety of project types.
• Software Skills: Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS is preferred.
• Location Flexibility: Based near or able to travel to our Ohio offices in Perrysburg, Hilliard, and Defiance for site visits and team collaboration.
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Certification: EIT certification is a plus, though not required.

Benefits & Perks

• Career Development: Access resources, training, mentoring, and reimbursement for continuing education to help expand your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements that help you balance personal and professional commitments.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced and inclusivity is at the forefront.