Water Wastewater Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Write technical reports on water / wastewater industry issues. Design civil components for water / wastewater treatment facilities. Present to municipal clients and regional stakeholders. Develop technical skills through expert collaboration, writing articles, and attending conferences. Mentor junior staff via structured mentoring, work assignments, and technical reviews.

Skills

Wastewater, Water & wastewater, Civil engineering, Design, Pumping station, wastewater design, water analysis, Autocad civil 3d, Autocad, construction drawings, wastewater system

Top Skills Details

Wastewater,Water & wastewater,Civil engineering,Design,Pumping station

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline. Certification as Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within 18 months of hire. 5 years of experience in the water / wastewater industry. Domestic / international travel may be required based on duties and project demands. Equivalent related experience considered in lieu of a degree; at least 5 years in civil engineering design. Experience presenting technical concepts to municipal clients through reports and presentations. Basic understanding of the design process from conceptual design to construction phase engineering. Knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) practices. Knowledge of engineering principles for municipal bidding design documents. Proficiency in Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $68.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.

About Actalent

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