Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer

Department: Water/Wastewater | Location: Rockford, 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 our communities by designing innovative water and wastewater systems and analyzing treatment solutions. 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.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in any of our 12 offices in Illinois, Iowa, or Wisconsin. At Fehr Graham, we deliver personalized attention and build trust with our clients through exceptional service and work-life balance. We celebrate milestones, enjoy team-building activities, and foster a positive, supportive environment that encourages both personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience, including recent grads with relevant internship experience.

Qualifications

• Strong team player who collaborates across departments to support firm goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a structured mentorship environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401K Retirement Plan.
• Profit-sharing bonus plan.
• Paid time off.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.