Entry-Level Water Design Engineer

Kleinfelder Inc • Hilliard, OH

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of civil engineering experience, with an emphasis on water and/or wastewater projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational abilities, and technical writing proficiency.
• Eagerness to learn and expand your technical skillset across a variety of project types.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS preferred.
• Based near or able to travel to Ohio offices in Perrysburg, Hilliard, and Defiance for site visits, team collaboration, or client meetings.

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure for public and private clients.
• Contribute to process design and equipment layout, assist in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Support feasibility studies, treatment evaluations, and modeling efforts to inform infrastructure design and system performance.
• Participate in bidding support, construction administration, and field inspection tasks to ensure quality execution of project designs.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• Access to resources, training, and mentoring to help you expand your skills and advance your career.
• Flexible work arrangements that allow you to balance personal and professional commitments.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees