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Entry-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

Ardurra
Ardurra Salary
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

Ardurra is seeking an Entry-Level Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our staff in our Birmingham, AL office.

Our innovative water and wastewater engineers collaborate closely with clients to plan, design, permit, and construct systems that address their needs comprehensively. This approach allows our clients to make smarter investments, resulting in lower life cycle costs and additional benefits.

As a recognized leader in the Southeast water industry, our projects encompass treatment and infrastructure initiatives for municipal and institutional clients. Our work ranges from drinking water supply to water reuse and wastewater management. We have the capability to support projects of all sizes within a flexible and innovative team environment.

Primary Function:

This position provides the opportunity to work on a variety of water and wastewater projects, including treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and infrastructure design. You will collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to develop solutions that enhance water quality and sustainability.

Primary Duties:

  • Assist in the design and analysis of water/wastewater treatment facilities, distribution systems, and collection networks.
  • Prepare engineering drawings, reports, and specifications.
  • Conduct hydraulic modeling and calculations.
  • Perform field investigations, data collection, and site inspections.
  • Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts.
  • Assist in preparing cost estimates and project schedules.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s in Civil, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines
  • Approximately 0-1 years of experience in engineering or related fields (internship experience preferred but not required)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic modeling software is preferred.
  • EIT certification (or ability to obtain within one year) preferred

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.  We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home. 

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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