Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental · Freeport, IL · 2 mo ago

On-siteEngineering$70k–$80k/yrFull-time

Department: Water/Wastewater • Location: Freeport, IL

About the role

Fehr Graham, a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm, is looking for a motivated Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team. We shape the future of communities by designing innovative water and wastewater systems and analyzing treatment solutions. If you're eager to tackle diverse projects, grow your career, and provide personalized client service, we want you on our team.

This role includes a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our new early-career leadership program. Over six months, participants engage in a hands-on curriculum covering professional development, business acumen, and project delivery through case studies, simulations, and role-play exercises. Topics include project economics, communication, and leadership fundamentals, culminating in an in-person capstone event where participants present their work and outline goals for the year ahead.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in any of our 12 offices in Illinois, Iowa, or Wisconsin. We prioritize delivering personalized attention and building trust with clients while fostering a positive, engaging work environment. Work-life balance and fun are core values—we celebrate milestones, host team-building activities, and encourage connections across teams to support personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

Provide water engineering design support, including water treatment plant upgrades and lead service line replacements.
Provide wastewater engineering design support, including wastewater treatment plant retrofits and correcting effluent exceedances.
Apply standard practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data, following established procedures.
Draft reports, prepare plans, assist with specifications, and support preliminary equipment selections.
Work directly with clients to gather data and share information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
0 to 4 years of professional experience, including relevant internships (ideal for early-career engineers).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal).
Eagerness to learn and grow within a structured mentorship environment.
Ability to collaborate across departments to support firm goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
401K Retirement Plan with profit-sharing bonus.
Paid time off.
Competitive salary within the posted range ($70,000–$80,000/year).