Entry-Level Water Design Engineer

Overview

Step into Your New Role
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 (Perrysburg, Hilliard, and Defiance), and offers flexible remote work arrangements. While daily in-office presence is not required, periodic travel to project sites or offices is expected.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your expertise on a wide range of water infrastructure projects—while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment that prioritizes your development.

• Support Water Infrastructure Projects:
  Assist in the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure for public and private clients. Projects may include 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. 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. At Kleinfelder, we’re not just a company; we’re a community of 3,100+ talented engineers, scientists, and construction professionals across 110 locations globally. We believe that by fostering an inclusive culture, supporting career growth, and offering flexible work options, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

We are proud to be one of the world’s most sustainable companies, and we invite you to be part of our success story. Together, we tackle complex infrastructure challenges with smart solutions that make a tangible impact.

Kleinfelder Water Technologies, a division of Kleinfelder, provides innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment, focusing on technologies that address water quality, efficiency, and sustainability. They design, implement, and optimize systems that help municipalities, industries, and utilities manage water resources effectively. Our services include water purification, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management, using advanced technologies to ensure clean, safe water while reducing environmental impact.

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