Associate Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rockford, IL

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year

Are you a passionate water and wastewater engineer with a flair for designing innovative systems and analyzing treatment solutions? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team. We're all about shaping the future of our communities, and we need an enthusiastic engineer eager to tackle a wide range of projects.

If you're hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference, and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

This role includes a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our new early‑career leadership program for engineers looking to grow beyond the typical entry‑level experience. Over six months, participants take part in a hands‑on curriculum covering professional development, business acumen, and project delivery—including case studies, simulations, and role‑play exercises. The program covers topics such as project economics, communication, and leadership fundamentals, and concludes with an in‑person capstone event where participants present their work and outline goals for the year ahead.

The program also emphasizes a clear roadmap for advancing technical, leadership, and business skills, ensuring graduates enter the workplace ready to contribute immediately.

The position is based in any of our 12 offices in Illinois, Iowa or Wisconsin. 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 value work‑life balance and strive to inject a healthy dose of fun into everything we do.

A positive, engaged work team propels collective success. Each office fosters an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm, encouraging employees to connect on multiple levels and support one another’s personal and professional growth.

• Provide water engineering design support, from water treatment plant upgrades to lead service line replacements.
• Provide wastewater engineering design support, from wastewater treatment plant retrofits to correcting effluent exceedances.
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, and follow established procedures through detailed steps and processes.
• Draft reports, prepare plans, assist with specifications, and support preliminary equipment selections.
• Work directly with clients to gather data and share information.

A bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field). This role is designed for early‑career engineers—0 to 4 years of professional experience, including recent grads with relevant internship experience. Ideally, you will also:

• Be a team player, working across departments to support firm goals.
• Speak and write well.
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Be eager to learn and grow within a structured mentorship environment.

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

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

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

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