Sr Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Technician
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Engineering
Water Engineer, Water Management, Environmental Engineer
Sr Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Technician
Job Title:
Sr Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Technician
Posting
Start Date:
8/31/26
Requisition
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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
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About American WaterAmerican Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.
American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
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Position InformationPosted range: $27-$29/hour
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!
Primary RoleIllinois American Water is seeking a Sr. Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Technician to join our team in Champaign, IL. Ensuring our product is safe, healthy, and reliable for our customers and the community is our constant priority. As the Sr. Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Technician, you will play a critical role in executing critical sampling and testing practices. The winning candidate will have lab experience and good lab practices in order to demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements.
The Sr. Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Technician is responsible for collecting samples from various treatment plants and distribution system, performing routine water and wastewater analyses, sample custody, data entry, recordkeeping, and ordering supplies. You will interpret water quality results and initiate chemical dosage changes to treatment process. In addition, you will troubleshoot lab equipment and basic lab equipment maintenance.
In this role, you will be responsible for organizing functions and activities related to environmental management and water quality for assigned facilities. The Sr. Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Technician investigates water quality complaints in the field and determines course of action needed. You will help maintain all applicable lab certifications, accreditations, or approvals to conduct compliance and process quality control work.
You will help us adhere to policies, practices, and programs to ensure environmental compliance.
Please note that we are hiring two (2) vacancies for this position.
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