Water/Wastewater Project Lead & Design Engineer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSAs/HSA

Disability Insurance

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Professional Development

Mentoring

Paid Time Off

Wellness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance

Hybrid Work

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Water/Wastewater Process Engineer to oversee a range of projects from planning through construction. You will design water transmission and distribution systems and work directly with clients and a multidisciplinary team to manage complex projects.

The role emphasizes project ownership, regulatory coordination, and opportunities for business development. A PE license and strong communication skills are required, with a hybrid work program supporting flexible

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–15 years of Water/Wastewater Process Engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Passion for water and wastewater engineering.
• Strong PM, communication, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of chemistry and biology for treatment processes.
• Team player capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with WaterCAD/InfoWater/EPANET/GPSx preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and design water and wastewater projects from planning through design, permitting, and construction.
• Design water transmission and distribution systems.
• Collaborate with clients and a multi-disciplinary design team to manage projects.
• Assist with business development and proposal preparation.
• Conduct planning studies and reports for project evaluation and condition assessments.
• Model water and sanitary sewer systems.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Client interaction

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

WaterCAD

InfoWater

EPANET

GPSx

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Water/Wastewater Process Engineer to oversee a range of projects from planning through construction. You will design water transmission and distribution systems and work directly with clients and a multidisciplinary team to manage complex projects.

The role emphasizes project ownership, regulatory coordination, and opportunities for business development. A PE license and strong communication skills are required, with a hybrid work program supporting flexible