Entry-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer I

Ardurra Group, Inc. in; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ardurra Academy

Leadership development program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking an entry-level Water/Wastewater Engineer I to join our team in Knoxville, TN. The role involves planning, design, construction administration, and potential project management for municipal water and wastewater systems in the Southeast region.

Candidates should hold a Civil Engineering degree (ABET-accredited preferred) and be prepared to work with engineers, EITs, and CAD technicians on greenfield and upgrade projects. Start date anticipated June 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with fundamental civil engineering principles and software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and provide construction administration for water/wastewater projects.
• Assist in evaluating bids and prepare technical drawings/specifications.
• Collect field data and assist proposal teams as needed.

Skills

Civil Engineering fundamentals

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ardurra is seeking an entry level "Entry-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer I" to join our team in the Knoxville, TN location!

"This position has an anticipated start date of 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 collaborating 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).
• Thisincludes 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.

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