Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer

Trilon Group•Hoffman Estates, IL

11d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team. This role is designed for early career engineers with a passion for designing innovative systems and analyzing treatment solutions. The position is based in any of our 12 offices in Illinois, Iowa or Wisconsin. The firm emphasizes work-life balance, fun, and a positive work environment with opportunities for team-building and professional growth. This role includes a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, an early career leadership program focused on professional development, business acumen, and project delivery.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
2 to 4 years of professional experience, including recent grads with relevant internship experience.
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.

Responsibilities

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.