Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer - Growth & Mentorship

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental; Aurora (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

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is seeking an Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer in Aurora, IL. The role focuses on designing water and wastewater systems and delivering thoughtful treatment solutions for local communities.

You will join a multidisciplinary team with a mentorship-driven program and opportunities to grow within the firm. A base salary is offered along with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, people‑first work culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
• Early career role designed for 2–4 years of professional experience or internship.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a structured mentorship environment.

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 procedures, adjust data, and follow established steps.
• Draft reports, prepare plans, assist with specifications, and support preliminary equipment selections.
• Work directly with clients to gather data and share information.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is seeking an Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer in Aurora, IL. The role focuses on designing water and wastewater systems and delivering thoughtful treatment solutions for local communities.

You will join a multidisciplinary team with a mentorship-driven program and opportunities to grow within the firm. A base salary is offered along with comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, people‑first work culture.