Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

Water/Wastewater Design Engineer (Municipal) | Hybrid – Illinois

$66K–$120K Base (DOE) | Mid-Size Firm | Strong Culture + Benefits

Are you a Water/Wastewater Engineer who actually likes
design work
and wants a stable firm where your technical skill matters (not endless chaos and last-minute fire drills)? This is a hybrid role supporting municipal infrastructure across Illinois—perfect for an engineer who wants to build real systems and mentor a growing team.

About the Firm:

• Well-established,
  mid-size (~250 employees)
  and steadily growing
• Strong reputation with municipalities and consistent project flow
• Modern offices, collaborative teams, and a culture people actually like

About the Role:

We're hiring a Water/Wastewater Engineer focused on the
design of municipal infrastructure
—water and sanitary mains, pump stations, treatment systems, storage and distribution. This is a technical seat with room to influence standards and help develop junior engineers.

Why You Should Apply:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Salary: $66K–$120K (DOE)
• EIT/PE preferred, not required
  (strong experience wins)
• Design-heavy scope with visible community impact
• Team needs
  bench depth
  — you won't be the "extra body," you'll be the upgrade
• Strong benefits package and long-term stability

What You'll Do:

• Design municipal water/wastewater systems (mains, pump stations, treatment, storage)
• Produce plans/specs, calculations, cost estimates, and technical documentation
• Support permitting and coordination with municipal stakeholders as needed
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff (mentor/bench-builder role)

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years in water/wastewater (municipal infrastructure preferred)
• Strong design fundamentals (hydraulics/pumps/piping and civil site integration)
• Experience with modeling tools is a plus (WaterCAD/SewerCAD/InfoWater, etc.)
• PE is a bonus — not a deal-breaker

Apply or reach out directly:

Peyton Lepere – Recruiting Consultant

(If you're not actively looking, I'll take referrals too — send me the best name you know.)