Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer — Lead Projects, ESOP

ISG; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Bi-annual profit sharing

Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

HSA and FSA options

Parking reimbursement

Cell phone plan reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved

Job summary

ISG in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead complex municipal and industrial projects across the United States. You will oversee planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater treatment facilities, storage, pumping, and distribution systems, coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and project teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a PE and 10+ years of hands-on experience; you will mentor engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 10+ years of hands-on design and drafting experience in water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills to keep projects moving.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in water and wastewater; evaluate, plan, and implement system operations.
• Assess treatment technologies using data analysis and testing.
• Diagnose and improve existing system operations and drive improvements.
• Forecast future capital and operational needs for long-range planning.
• Develop conceptual and detailed engineering plans for construction-ready solutions.
• Support construction, startup, troubleshooting, and field operations.
• Perform field observations and data collection to inform decisions.
• Prepare permit submittals ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with communities and stakeholders to define project needs.

Skills

Water/Wastewater design

Project leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

ISG in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead complex municipal and industrial projects across the United States. You will oversee planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater treatment facilities, storage, pumping, and distribution systems, coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and project teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a PE and 10+ years of hands-on experience; you will mentor engineers,