Senior Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Tech

American Water Co.; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Champaign, IL is seeking a Sr. Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Technician to join our team.

This on-site role focuses on sampling, testing, and ensuring compliance of drinking water and wastewater systems to protect public health and the environment. The successful candidate will perform routine analyses, manage sample custody, interpret results, and support lab operations, with two vacancies available and a structured benefits package described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; HS diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years experience in water, wastewater, lab, or environmental compliance preferred.
• Lab experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling, shipping, and analysis to ensure compliance with drinking water and wastewater regulations.
• Continuously evaluate treatment processes and results to maintain water quality.
• Identify issues and initiate actions to mitigate environmental violations.
• Monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot analyzers and lab equipment.
• Organize lab supplies and assist in training staff on concepts.

Skills

Basic chemistry

QA/QC programs

GLP

Regulatory knowledge

Word, Excel, Access

Water/wastewater treatment

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree preferred

High School diploma or GED required

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

American Water in Champaign, IL is seeking a Sr. Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Technician to join our team.

This on-site role focuses on sampling, testing, and ensuring compliance of drinking water and wastewater systems to protect public health and the environment. The successful candidate will perform routine analyses, manage sample custody, interpret results, and support lab operations, with two vacancies available and a structured benefits package described in the posting.