Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater

HR Green

$86K — $134K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering required, with PE certification or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Minimum of four years of design/engineering experience required.
  • Strong verbal and technical writing skills necessary.
  • Ability to operate technical analysis equipment and effectively use computer tools.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in engineering tasks.
  • Previous experience in water/wastewater engineering is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Independently complete engineering designs using professional judgment.
  • Assist or act as Project Manager, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
  • Check the accuracy of tasks completed by other staff as part of QA/QC processes.
  • Make major design decisions that meet client needs and align with project goals.
  • Identify and resolve technical, scheduling, or financial issues proactively.
  • Assist clients in bidding or contractor selection as needed.
  • Monitor construction and supervise field personnel during project tasks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Collaborative team environment that fosters career growth.
Full Job Description
Summary

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative solutions in water and wastewater treatment? Join HR Green's Water team in Illinois and take part in projects that directly improve the reliability, safety, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. From upgrades to wastewater treatment plants and collection systems, to enhancements at drinking water treatment facilities and distribution systems, you'll be at the forefront of projects that protect public health and support growing communities.

This role is ideal for a PE who thrives on technical problem-solving and design excellence, enjoys mentoring junior engineers, and is eager to grow into client-facing leadership. You'll collaborate with a talented, supportive team in an environment built on trust, professional development, and comradery. If you're looking for a place where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work strengthens communities across the region, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • As an individual contributor, uses professional judgment to direct and independently complete assigned engineering designs.
  • Actively assists the Project Manager, or acts as project manager, and assigns tasks and schedules to Staff Engineer (I/II), Project Engineer and non-exempt project team members, answers questions, and monitors progress.
  • Checks the accuracy (formal and informal QA/QC) of assigned tasks completed by other engineering and technical staff.
  • Makes major design decisions that meet the needs of external customers while coordinating the impact of such decisions on related project efforts.
  • Pro-actively identifies technical, schedule or financial issues and seeks resolution from the Project Manager and/or the client, as appropriate to the situation.
  • Assists the Client in bidding or contractor selection if authorized by the Project Manager.
  • Monitors construction and supervises field personnel assigned to a task, data collection or a specific project.
  • Responds to contractor questions and issues and prepares and issues project addenda as needed.
  • Recommends and prepares change orders.
  • Participates in the creation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work.
  • Signs and seals engineering documents as an authorized representative of the company.
  • Acts as technical expert on assigned projects when operating as an individual contributor, and acts as Project Manager on smaller scope or specialty projects as assigned.

Education and Experience
  • Must have a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering and be professionally registered (P.E.) in one or more states in which HR. Green, Inc. conducts business (or have the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment). Must possess six or more years of design/engineering experience and a demonstrated ability to act as an authorized agent of the company to sign engineering documents.
  • Possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans.
  • Capable of correctly operating technical analysis equipment and computer equipment.
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities.
  • Hold current registered Professional Engineer certification in one or more states in which HR Green conducts business or have the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment. In many cases the Project Engineer will possess additional professional, specialty certifications relevant to their field, and/or advanced education in a given discipline. The employee must be capable of driving/operating a motor vehicle for company business and maintain a valid driver's license in the state of residence.
  • Previous water/wastewater experience required.

Compensation Range

$86,400.00 - 134,000.00

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Illinois Salary Transparency amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/

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