Project Engineer - Water

Mannik Smith Group; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; 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 is seeking a Project Engineer with a focus on water and wastewater to join our East Peoria, IL office. This role supports municipal clients and collaborates across disciplines to deliver reliable water infrastructure solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license in Illinois or can obtain it within 12 months, with at least four years of relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Growth, teamwork, and client-communication are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• PE license in Illinois or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; knowledge of WaterCAD, SewerCAD or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater projects for municipal clients.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and reports for water treatment facilities, distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, lift stations, and stormwater systems.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, cost estimating, and permitting tasks related to water infrastructure.
• Work closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to ensure project requirements and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and designers.
• Support project management functions, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Conduct field investigations, inspections, and construction oversight as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Environmental Eng

PE license (Illinois)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

Job description

Project Engineer - Water

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Peoria, IL

Reporting To: Josh Harken

Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

Fehr Graham is a leading engineering and environmental firm with a passion for helping communities thrive. We offer smart solutions to complex challenges in infrastructure, water resources, transportation, environmental compliance, and beyond. Our team of experts works collaboratively across disciplines to improve quality of life for our clients and the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. At Fehr Graham, we don’t just manage projects – we bring them to life! This position will put you in the driver’s seat to help steer our water resources projects. If you have a passion for transforming concepts into tangible achievements and hope to accelerate your career, we want you on our team.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our East Peoria, IL office. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

Go beyond the job description: Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Water Engineering Services.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a skilled and driven Project Engineer with a strong background in water and wastewater engineering. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who is passionate about water infrastructure, enjoys working with municipal clients, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate holds a Professional Engineer (PE) license or has the ability to obtain it within 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in the planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater projects for municipal clients.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and reports for water treatment facilities, distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, lift stations, and stormwater systems.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, cost estimating, and permitting tasks related to water infrastructure.
• Work closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to ensure project requirements and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and designers.
• Support project management functions, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Conduct field investigations, inspections, and construction oversight as needed.

What it takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional engineering experience, with emphasis in water, wastewater, or stormwater projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency with engineering software including AutoCAD Civil 3D; knowledge of WaterCAD, SewerCAD, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of regulatory permitting processes and local/state/federal requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Pay Transparency:

The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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