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 on our Cincinnati team ...
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 on our Cincinnati team ...
Water Engineer
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
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 on our Cincinnati team ...
Water Engineer
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
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 on our Cincinnati team ...
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Experience with Civil 3D, Revit and other Water Resources software is desirable. A professional engineering license is highly desired. This Project Engineer will be working on prominent water ...
Water Resources Engineer
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We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water ... In the role of Water/Wastewater Engineer , we will count on you to: * Create detailed designs of ...
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Water/Wastewater Designer/EIT
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Water/Wastewater Designer/EIT
Cleveland, OH · On-site
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S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering * EIT or ability to obtain within 12 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Water/Wastewater Designer" and will be expected to ...
We design and deliver essential drinking water, wastewater, and water resource engineering services that help protect our environment and public health. When you join us, you're not just working on ...
We design and deliver essential drinking water, wastewater, and water resource engineering services that help protect our environment and public health. When you join us, you're not just working on ...
We design and deliver essential drinking water, wastewater, and water resource engineering services that help protect our environment and public health. When you join us, you're not just working on ...
We design and deliver essential drinking water, wastewater, and water resource engineering services that help protect our environment and public health. When you join us, you're not just working on ...
What You'll Do Support conservation engineering projects helping protect soil and water resources. Conduct field inspections, review construction plans, assess project impacts, and collaborate ...
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| Aspect | Entry Level Water Resource Engineer | Water Resources Technician |
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| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Civil, Environmental Engineering or related field; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred | Associate's degree or technical certification in water systems or environmental technology |
| Work Environment | Design, analysis, project planning; office and fieldwork | Field data collection, equipment maintenance, site inspections |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Engineering firms, government agencies, consulting companies | Municipal water departments, environmental agencies, contractors |
While both roles support water resource management, Entry Level Water Resource Engineers focus on designing and analyzing water systems, requiring a bachelor's degree and engineering credentials. Water Resources Technicians primarily handle field data collection and equipment, often with technical certifications. The engineer role involves more planning and analysis, whereas technicians focus on operational tasks.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 18 days ago
Arcadis rating
8.5
Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
113th of 443 rated engineering
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:
The Cincinnati, OH team is looking for dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions to address water issues like quality, scarcity, reuse, management, and resilience as an Entry Level Water Engineer. Collaborating with our experienced water professionals, you will support and drive the development of projects, interact and work with clients, and develop your technical capabilities.
The role sits within our global business area Resilience. 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 on our Cincinnati team, you will be involved in evaluating, planning, and designing projects related to water/wastewater/stormwater treatment and conveyance, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping facilities.
Typical tasks will include data analysis, technical writing, preparing engineering calculations, development of detailed drawings, cost estimation, and coordination with equipment manufacturers. Your support will also extend to project management activities. Other tasks that may arise periodically include field work such as site visits, sampling/ water quality analysis, or preparing equipment inventories. Design projects that proceed into construction will require supporting contractors through equipment reviews, answering questions, and observing construction activities.
In addition to the accountabilities mentioned above, you will also:
- Support preparation of reports, presentations, and other audio-visual materials, and participate in client meetings.
- Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality, health and safety standards, and facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget.
- Work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to accommodate collaboration with team members across the U.S. and internationally.
- Learn and use digital tools to enhance customer experience, team and client collaboration, and project delivery including configuration and deployment of SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality.
To excel in this role, you will need a range of skills and qualities. Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a diligent work ethic are crucial for success. You should be proactive and capable of embracing new projects and challenges regularly. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to convey information clearly and collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
Being self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable is important as you will need to navigate and address new challenges as they arise. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills will enable you to tackle complex issues and devise innovative solutions. Knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water/wastewater/stormwater is essential. Familiarity or experience with AutoCAD and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are also valuable skills that will contribute to your success in this role.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior work/internship experience at a design or consulting engineering firm or municipal work environment.
- Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or Revit
- 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 $60,720- $91,080. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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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