Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer

Ardurra; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra in Charlotte, NC is seeking an entry-level Water Resources Engineer to join our team. The position involves planning, designing, providing construction administration, and potentially managing aspects of water and wastewater projects for municipal clients in the Southeast region.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, EITs, CAD technicians, and sub consultants to execute projects.

Qualifications

• This entry-level position requires a civil engineering degree and basic familiarity with water/wastewater design concepts.
• Experience with planning, design, and construction administration is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepares plan details, quantities, and cost estimates for project segments.
• Assists in preparation of technical specifications.
• Evaluates bids and drawings for compliance with specs.
• Reviews design drawings within defined limits.
• Prepares technical reports or sections of larger reports.
• Performs field tests, collects field data, and supports proposal teams.

Skills

Water/Wastewater design

Construction administration

Field data collection

Proposal support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ABET-accredited program or equivalent

Job description

Ardurra is seeking an entry level Water Resources Engineer to join our team in the Charlotte, NC location!

This position has a target start date of January to June 2027.

Primary Function

This position will be expected to plan, design, provide construction administration, and possibly manage aspects of multidiscipline projects consisting of water/wastewater treatment and collection/distribution systems for municipal type clients in the Southeast region. The individual should be capable of performing the technical design on water/wastewater projects and collaborate with our team of engineers, EIT’s, CADD technicians, and sub consultants, to successfully execute these types of projects. The position will expose the successful candidate to a full range of water and wastewater facility projects. Projects may include water/wastewater treatment facility green field projects, upgrade and expansion projects, process upgrades or rehabilitation projects, water distribution and storage systems, transmission pipelines, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and other water utility related projects.

Primary Duties

• Prepares plan details and outlines, identifies quantities of materials, cost estimates and performs calculations for a specific segment of a project.
• Assists in preparation of technical specifications.
• Evaluates vendor bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications.
• Reviews and approves design drawings within defined limits.
• Prepares technical reports or sections of larger reports.
• From time to time, performs field tests & measurements, collects field data.
• Provides assistance and support to a proposal team or proposal manager.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering or related
• 4-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited program (or equivalent working knowledge/experience or Masters degree in Engineering).
• This includes limited experience in utilizing various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.