Job Description
Kleinfelder is a company that provides engineering, science, and construction services, focusing on innovative water and wastewater solutions. The Entry-Level Water Design Engineer will support water infrastructure projects, assist in planning and design, and collaborate on technical documentation and project coordination. 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 bolthires 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 Skills 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 EIT certification is a plus, but not required Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life insurance A 401(k) plan Paid holidays Company Overview Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm. It was founded in 1961, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Kleinfelder has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 32 in 2025, 36 in 2024, 27 in 2023, 21 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 16 in 2020.
Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.