Entry Level - Water/Wastewater Engineer

Ardurra; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra in Corpus Christi, TX seeks an entry‑level Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our municipal team. You will collaborate with experienced engineers on planning, design, and construction phases of water and wastewater projects, including pipelines and treatment facilities.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree with up to 1 year of experience and familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic modeling tools. EIT within one year is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 0–1 year experience in engineering or related fields (internship preferred).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic modeling software preferred.
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within one year) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, distribution and collection systems, pump and lift stations, and treatment facilities.
• Prepare engineering drawings, reports, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with hydraulic analysis and modeling.
• Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform field investigations, data collection, site visits, and construction observations.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines throughout project development.
• Assist with construction‑phase services, including review of submittals and responses to contractor questions.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Pipelines design

Hydraulic modeling

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Ardurra is seeking an Entry-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our staff in our Corpus Christi, TX office.

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients.

Our innovative water and wastewater teams provide planning, design, and engineering services for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Our work includes water distribution and transmission systems, wastewater collection systems, pipelines, pump and lift stations, treatment facilities, and other critical infrastructure.

This position has a target start date of June 2027.

Primary Function:

This position provides the opportunity to work on a variety of municipal water and wastewater projects, including pipelines, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, pump and lift stations, treatment facilities, and other infrastructure improvements. You will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers while developing your technical skills and gaining hands‑on experience throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of projects.

Primary Duties:

• Assist in the planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, distribution and collection systems, pump and lift stations, and treatment facilities.
• Prepare engineering drawings, reports, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with hydraulic analysis and modeling.
• Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform field investigations, data collection, site visits, and construction observations.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines throughout project development.
• Assist with construction‑phase services, including review of submittals and responses to contractor questions.
• Support project teams in delivering high‑quality projects for municipal clients.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
• Approximately 0–1 years of experience in engineering or related fields (internship experience preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic modeling software is preferred
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within one year) preferred

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.

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