Water/Wastewater Jobs

Are you a passionate water and wastewater engineer with a flair for designing innovative systems and analyzing treatment solutions? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team. Here's the deal: we're all about shaping the future of our communities, and we need an enthusiastic engineer eager to tackle a wide range of projects. If you're hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference, and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team. Grow Your Career with Blueprint This role includes a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our new early career leadership program for engineers looking to grow beyond the typical entry-level experience. Over six months, participants take part in a hands-on curriculum covering professional development, business acumen, and project delivery — including case studies, simulations, and role-play exercises. The program covers topics like project economics, communication, and leadership fundamentals, and concludes with an in-person capstone event where participants present their work and outline goals for the year ahead. Your Future Starts With A Plan. Where you’ll work The position is based in any of our 12 offices in Illinois, Iowa or Wisconsin. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth. As an Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer, you'll have the chance to unleash your potential and take on projects that expand your skills. You will: Provide water engineering design support, from water treatment plant upgrades to lead service line replacements. Provide wastewater engineering design support, from wastewater treatment plant retrofits to correcting effluent exceedances. Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, and follow established procedures through detailed steps and processes. Draft reports, prepare plans, assist with specifications, and support preliminary equipment selections. Work directly with clients to gather data and share information. What it takes A bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field). This role is designed for early career engineers — 2 to 4 years of professional experience, including recent grads with relevant internship experience. Ideally, you'll also: Be a team player, working across departments to support firm goals. Speak and write well. Have strong analytical and organizational skills. Be eager to learn and grow within a structured mentorship environment. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer: Medical/dental/vision Life insurance Disability insurance 401K Retirement Plan Profit-sharing bonus plan Paid time off An awesome work environment. Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website . The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. We may use AI-powered tools to support administrative aspects of recruiting, including sourcing support and note-taking. These tools do not evaluate candidates or influence screening, interview, or hiring decisions. Every candidate is reviewed and assessed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Are you a passionate water and wastewater engineer with a flair for designing innovative systems and analyzing treatment solutions? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team. Here's the deal: we're all about shaping the future of our communities, and we need an enthusiastic engineer eager to tackle a wide range of projects. If you're hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference, and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team. Grow Your Career with Blueprint This role includes a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our new early career leadership program for engineers looking to grow beyond the typical entry-level experience. Over six months, participants take part in a hands-on curriculum covering professional development, business acumen, and project delivery — including case studies, simulations, and role-play exercises. The program covers topics like project economics, communication, and leadership fundamentals, and concludes with an in-person capstone event where participants present their work and outline goals for the year ahead. Your Future Starts With A Plan. Where you’ll work The position is based in any of our 12 offices in Illinois, Iowa or Wisconsin. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth. As an Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer, you'll have the chance to unleash your potential and take on projects that expand your skills. You will: Provide water engineering design support, from water treatment plant upgrades to lead service line replacements. Provide wastewater engineering design support, from wastewater treatment plant retrofits to correcting effluent exceedances. Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, and follow established procedures through detailed steps and processes. Draft reports, prepare plans, assist with specifications, and support preliminary equipment selections. Work directly with clients to gather data and share information. What it takes A bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field). This role is designed for early career engineers — 2 to 4 years of professional experience, including recent grads with relevant internship experience. Ideally, you'll also: Be a team player, working across departments to support firm goals. Speak and write well. Have strong analytical and organizational skills. Be eager to learn and grow within a structured mentorship environment. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer: Medical/dental/vision Life insurance Disability insurance 401K Retirement Plan Profit-sharing bonus plan Paid time off An awesome work environment. Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website . The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. We may use AI-powered tools to support administrative aspects of recruiting, including sourcing support and note-taking. These tools do not evaluate candidates or influence screening, interview, or hiring decisions. Every candidate is reviewed and assessed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Resident Project Representative provides advanced on-site construction observation and inspection services for public-sector infrastructure projects. Acting as the Engineer’s representative in the field, this role is responsible for monitoring construction progress, verifying compliance with contract documents, coordinating with project stakeholders, and maintaining thorough project documentation. The RPR is expected to work with minimal oversight and may provide guidance to junior field staff while supporting project managers and engineers throughout construction. · Serve as the Engineer’s on-site representative by observing construction progress, workmanship, and compliance with approved plans and specifications. · Review project plans and specifications prior to construction and proactively identify potential issues or discrepancies. · Coordinate daily with contractor personnel, construction managers, and owner representatives. · Attend progress meetings, job conferences, and other construction-related meetings. · Maintain organized and accurate field documentation, including correspondence, submittals, shop drawings, samples, and delivery records. · Prepare detailed daily inspection reports with photographs documenting construction activities, site conditions, and communications. · Observe and document field and utility testing activities (e.g., concrete, soils, compaction, pressure testing, infiltration/exfiltration, disinfection) and report deficiencies to the engineer. · Evaluate contractor requests and suggestions for modifications to drawings or specifications and provide recommendations to the engineer. · Review contractor schedules, installed quantities, stored materials, and percent-complete items. · Review contractor progress payment requests and applications for payment and provide recommendations to the engineer. · Verify that required material certifications, equipment documentation, and operation and maintenance manuals are submitted per contract requirements. · Participate in substantial completion and final inspections. · Witness manufacturer demonstration testing and prepare summary reports for the engineer. · Support construction closeout activities and final documentation. · Maintain cleanliness and proper operation of company vehicles and equipment. · High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred. · Approximately 4+ years of civil, site, or infrastructure construction inspection experience. · Experience with water, sewer, stormwater, roadway, and site infrastructure projects. · Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents. · Working knowledge of construction materials, means and methods, including concrete, piping, and soils. · Strong written and verbal communication skills. · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. · Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet project deadlines. · Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment. · Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software. · Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites. At The Lane Group and Rinker Design Associates, you’re more than just a field representative, you’re a valued part of a collaborative, mission-driven team delivering infrastructure projects that serve communities across Virginia. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability Paid time off, including 8 federal holidays RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.