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Water Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$54K - $81K/yr

We are seeking Entry Level Water Engineers to join our team in Tampa, FL! The focus of this role ... water quality, conducting asset inventory, setting up and monitoring flow monitoring systems ...

Water Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$54K - $81K/yr

We are seeking Entry Level Water Engineers to join our team in Tampa, FL! The focus of this role ... water quality, conducting asset inventory, setting up and monitoring flow monitoring systems ...

Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$77K - $105K/yr

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Water Resources Engineer to work in our Atlanta, GA ... Typical projects involve hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater control measures, stormwater quality ...

Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$77K - $105K/yr

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Water Resources Engineer to work in our Atlanta, GA ... Typical projects involve hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater control measures, stormwater quality ...

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How much do entry level water quality jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level water quality in the United States is $25.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of fieldwork and data collection tasks can I expect in an entry level water quality position?

In an entry level water quality role, you can expect to spend a significant amount of time conducting fieldwork, such as collecting water samples from rivers, lakes, or treatment facilities. Tasks often include measuring parameters like pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity using portable instruments. You’ll also be responsible for documenting your findings, maintaining sampling equipment, and sometimes entering data into specialized software. Fieldwork may require travel to various sites and working in different weather conditions, providing a hands-on introduction to environmental monitoring and teamwork with scientists and technicians.

What is the difference between Entry Level Water Quality vs Entry Level Water Treatment Operator?

AspectEntry Level Water QualityEntry Level Water Treatment Operator
CertificationsWater Quality Testing Certification, Basic Water AnalysisWater Treatment Certification, Basic Water Operations
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, field testing sitesWater treatment plants, treatment facilities
Job FocusMonitoring water quality, testing samplesOperating treatment equipment, managing water purification processes

Entry Level Water Quality roles primarily focus on testing and monitoring water samples to ensure safety and compliance, often working in labs or testing sites. In contrast, Entry Level Water Treatment Operators handle the operation and maintenance of water treatment systems. Both roles require similar certifications and are essential in the water industry, but they differ in daily responsibilities and work environments.

What are entry level water quality jobs?

Entry level water quality jobs are positions designed for individuals beginning their careers in water quality testing, monitoring, and management. Typical roles include water quality technician, laboratory assistant, or field sampler, where employees collect and analyze water samples to ensure compliance with environmental standards. These roles often require a high school diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field, and offer on-the-job training to develop technical skills. Entry level positions are vital for protecting public health and the environment by monitoring water sources for contaminants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Water Quality Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Water Quality Specialist, you need a background in environmental science or a related field, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail. Familiarity with water sampling techniques, laboratory testing equipment, and data analysis software is typically required. Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you collaborate with colleagues and report findings clearly. These skills ensure accurate monitoring, compliance with regulations, and protection of public health and the environment.
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Water Engineer

Water Engineer

Arcadis

Tampa, FL • On-site

$54K - $81K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Arcadis rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
We are seeking Entry Level Water Engineers to join our team in Tampa, FL! The focus of this role will be on water/wastewater projects which will provide the Entry Level Engineer with the opportunity to work on a variety of projects related to water supply, treatment, distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we're feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we're seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.
Role accountabilities:
As an Entry Level Water Engineer your role will involve a wide range of responsibilities related to the evaluation, planning, design, and support management of projects for water/wastewater treatment and conveyance. This includes pipelines, treatment facilities, and pumping facilities. Your expertise will be crucial in exercising judgment on the intricate details of work and making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives. Additionally, you will actively engage in fieldwork activities such as conducting site visits, performing construction inspections, collecting samples, analyzing water quality, conducting asset inventory, setting up and monitoring flow monitoring systems, evaluations technologies, and gathering information on plant operations. You will also play a vital role in supporting professional engineering services during the construction phase which includes activities such as construction observation, reviewing shop drawings, responding to request information (RFI's), and ensuring permit closeouts. Your contributions will be essential in ensuring the successful execution of water resources projects and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the entire process.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will also be responsible for:
  • Coordination with manufacturer's representatives and contractors.
  • Support Asset Management projects performing data analytics, operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments and overall performance. evaluations of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities.
  • Preparation of reports, presentations, cost estimates, and participation in client meetings.

Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, and other engineering software.
  • EIT certification.

Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $54,648 - $81,972. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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About Arcadis

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Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Highlands Ranch, CO, US