Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer - Early Leadership Track

Mannik Smith Group; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

An awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham in Champaign, IL, is seeking an Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team. You will contribute to water treatment upgrades and wastewater system improvements, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on diverse projects.

This role offers an entry‑level path with Blueprint, our early career leadership program. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to grow while delivering practical solutions for communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• 0–4 years of professional experience, including internships or recent grads.
• Strong teamwork, communication, analytical and organizational skills.

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, 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Fehr Graham in Champaign, IL, is seeking an Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team. You will contribute to water treatment upgrades and wastewater system improvements, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on diverse projects.

This role offers an entry‑level path with Blueprint, our early career leadership program. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to grow while delivering practical solutions for communities.