Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

Profit-sharing

Paid time off

Awesome workplace

Job summary

Fehr Graham is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and assist in water and wastewater projects for municipal clients. This role focuses on infrastructure design, regulatory compliance, and collaborative problem solving at our East Peoria, IL office.

The ideal candidate has a PE license or can obtain it within 12 months and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools. Join a team committed to quality and career growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Project Engineer

Water/Wastewater engineering

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

Job description

Fehr Graham is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and assist in water and wastewater projects for municipal clients. This role focuses on infrastructure design, regulatory compliance, and collaborative problem solving at our East Peoria, IL office.

The ideal candidate has a PE license or can obtain it within 12 months and at least 4 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools. Join a team committed to quality and career growth.