Entry-Level Water Design Engineer

Join us for the Entry-Level Water Design Engineer role at Kleinfelder
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As an Entry-Level Water Design Engineer joining Kleinfelder’s Water Technologies (KWT) team, you’ll become part of a collaborative group delivering innovative water and wastewater solutions across Ohio and beyond. This role is designed for a motivated early‑career professional ready to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects and grow alongside experienced engineering, design, and implementation professionals.

This position supports our Toledo and Columbus, Ohio offices. We offer flexible remote work arrangements with daily in‑office presence not required.
Periodic travel to project sites or offices is expected.

• Support Water Infrastructure Projects:
  Assist in the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure for public and private clients, including membrane treatment systems, water reuse strategies, permitting, and system integration.
• Design & Engineering Analysis:
  Contribute to process design and equipment layout, assist in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and support the implementation of water resource systems.
• Planning & Modeling:
  Support feasibility studies, treatment evaluations, and modeling efforts (process, hydrologic, and hydraulic) to inform infrastructure design and system performance.
• Construction Support:
  Participate in bidding support, construction administration, and field inspection tasks to ensure quality execution of project designs.
• Technical Documentation &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Assist in preparing technical reports, permitting documentation, and engineering memos for clients and regulatory agencies. Collaborate across project teams and disciplines, contributing to design discussions and project coordination.

• 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 preferred.
• Location Flexibility:
  Based near or able to travel to our Ohio offices in Perrysburg, Hilliard, and Defiance for site visits, team collaboration, or client meetings.

• Education:
  
  B.S. or M.S. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Certification: EIT certification is a plus, but not required; motivated individuals are encouraged to apply.

Since 1961, Kleinfelder has been providing engineering, science, and construction services that improve transportation, water, energy, and private infrastructure. We work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver solutions that make a difference for our clients and communities. We are proud to be one of the world’s most sustainable companies, and we invite you to be part of our success story.

• Career Development:
  Access resources, training, and mentoring to help you expand your skills and advance your career.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Flexible work arrangements that allow you to balance personal and professional commitments.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• Inclusive Culture:
  Diversity drives innovation; we embrace diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Women, Disabled, Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement. Any unsolicited resume submitted to hiring managers is deemed the property of Kleinfelder.