Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer

Department: Water/Wastewater • Location: Rochelle, IL

About the role

Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm 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. If you're eager to tackle a wide range of projects, grow your career, and provide personalized attention to clients, this role is for you.

This position 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 pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with clients. Work-life balance is a priority, and we foster a positive, fun work environment through team-building activities and office outings. Our offices are filled with positive energy, and we support each other’s 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 in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, and follow 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

• A bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• 0 to 4 years of professional experience, including relevant internship experience for recent graduates.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to support firm goals.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a structured mentorship environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401K Retirement Plan with profit-sharing bonus plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional growth opportunities in a people-first organization.

Pay

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