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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level wastewater consultant in the United States is $65,224.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Wastewater Consultant vs Wastewater Technician?

AspectEntry Level Wastewater ConsultantWastewater Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or related field; may require state certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training often provided
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with site visits; involved in planning, analysis, and reportingFieldwork at treatment plants; operating equipment and monitoring processes
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, government agencies, environmental firmsMunicipal treatment facilities, industrial plants

Entry Level Wastewater Consultants typically hold a degree and focus on planning, compliance, and analysis, working both in offices and on-site. Wastewater Technicians usually have less formal education, perform hands-on operational tasks, and work primarily in treatment plants. Both roles are essential in wastewater management but differ in responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Wastewater Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 70% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,224 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

Water/Wastewater Engineer (Entry Level)

Van Cleef Engineering Associates LLC

Bethlehem, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC (Van Cleef) is a dynamic, multi‐disciplined consulting civil engineering firm of Engineers, Certified Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Planners and Land Surveyors. With offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we provide expertise in all of the major areas of civil engineering, municipal engineering, municipal planning, and land surveying.

Van Cleef is proud to have been recognized in Pennsylvania as a Best Place to Work Another great reason to choose to work with Van Cleef!

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Entry Level  – Project Designer to join our Water/Wastewater team in Bethlehem, PA. This position is an outstanding opportunity to join, learn, and support programs that advance our clients’ goals by improving environmental conditions for safe, reliable drinking water and ensuring proper management of sanitary sewage and residuals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic long-term water and wastewater system planning, including recommending projects or approaches to address needs related to source of supply, treatment, storage, pumping, and transmission of water and wastewater
  • Conducting or reviewing water and wastewater system capacity and service evaluations associated with water and wastewater service extension projects or other potential service growth opportunities using computerized hydraulic models
  • Assisting the senior staff to provide input and prepare strategic water and wastewater system planning studies (comprehensive or targeted issue-based studies as appropriate) using computerized hydraulic modeling
  • Assessing system capacity, asset condition, facility performance, resiliency level, and operational efficiency, and recommend associated improvements
  • Providing support in system capacity evaluations, analysis of source, production, distribution, storage, or other system deficiencies as assigned to support ongoing operations, service extension requests, or regional growth opportunities
  • Support Engineering initiatives established by the Engineering Directors (i.e., asset management or other operational excellence initiatives) including being involved in field project work

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • 0-3 years of design engineering experience, preferably in water resources planning / engineering
  • EIT certification preferred, P.E. a plus. 
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software is preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Desire to develop competency in asset planning, water and wastewater system comprehensive master planning, distribution system hydraulic modeling or equivalent water / wastewater system design experience
  • Applicable knowledge of water resources industry, business, and environmental regulatory field
  • GIS and hydraulic modeling experience a plus

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support. Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together.

  • Medical/Rx Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth options) with company match
  • Paid holidays, vacation and sick days
  • Company-paid Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement program (postgraduate)
  • Professional Licensing reimbursement
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

Van Cleef is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for H1-B or any other visa sponsorship

We thank all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.