Entry-Level Water Design Engineer

Kleinfelder • Hilliard, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions. 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.

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 our Ohio offices in Perrysburg, Hilliard, and Defiance for site visits, team collaboration, or client meetings
• B.S. or M.S. Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification is a plus, but not required—motivated individuals are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid holidays
• Career Development: We’re committed to your growth. Access resources, training, and mentoring to help you expand your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements that allow you to balance personal and professional commitments.
• Inclusive Culture: Diversity drives innovation. At Kleinfelder, we embrace diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level