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Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Des Moines, United States

Description


Founded in 1973, ISG is a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm, supporting clients throughout the nation. ISG is looking to add a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to our dynamic engineering team. As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, you will make a real difference for Municipal and Industrial clients across the U.S., contributing to projects that improve lives and communities. We are a full-service, multi-disciplinary team, who perform award winning work in planning, design, survey, and construction.
You will work alongside industry leaders, Casey Patton, PE, Water/Wastewater Practice Group Leader, and Brian Hiles, Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, along with several other innovative Wastewater professionals.


Essential Duties


  • Lead with Impact - take charge of projects or contribute individually to help clients evaluate, plan, and implement water, wastewater, and reuse system operations
  • Conduct treatment technology assessments using data analysis, mass balance calculations, modeling, bench and pilot testing
  • Diagnose existing system operations, troubleshoot issues, and drive process improvements
  • Support long-range planning by assessing current systems and forecasting future capital and operational needs
  • Perform studies and alternative analyses to identify optimal treatment solutions that align with compliance and client goals
  • Design with Purpose - develop conceptual and detailed engineering plans and specifications for construction-ready solutions
  • Assist with construction, system start-up, troubleshooting, and operational support for new installations
  • Conduct field observations, inspections, and data collection to inform project decisions
  • Prepare permit submittals for water and wastewater projects, ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Work closely with team members, communities, and stakeholders to define project needs and deliver impactful results
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed, contributing to a dynamic and evolving team environment
As an ISG employee owner, you will continue to grow in your career. You’ll learn from us, and we’ll learn from you. You’ll have the freedom and autonomy to do your best work with plenty of support along the way. Our culture is essential to our success and your engagement in it.
Here are some projects we've worked on recently that might give you a better sense of what you'll be doing day to day:
  • Clarion Water Treatment System
  • Hartford, SD Reclamation Facility Improvements

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE), required
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in the design and drafting of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, groundwater wells, storage systems, distribution networks, pumping stations, collection systems, and lift stations
  • Strong command of water and wastewater engineering principles, with a knack for solving complex challenges
  • Experience in team building and leadership is a plus—we’re looking for someone who can inspire and guide others
  • Exceptional multitasking, organizational, and communication skills to keep projects moving and stakeholders informed

ISG Employee Owner Benefits


  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
  • Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Bi-annual profit sharing
  • Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Bereavement leave
  • Supplemental voluntary benefits
  • Short term and long-term disability
  • Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
  • Cell phone plan reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel

About ISG

We are 100% owned by our employees! ISG's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows for broader ownership, the ability to be directly connected to performance, and our culture of accountability and opportunism is amplified. Put simply, everyone works hard = everyone benefits, not just an elite group.

We are focused on strengths, using those talents to guide personal development and team collaboration. We are involved in our communities and lead through empowerment. Firm growth is a direct reflection of the dedication, ingenuity, and hard work each ISG owner brings to the office and field every day.

ISG's growth and sustainability are based on the unwavering belief that we need to grow for the betterment of our people and firm. We are entrepreneurial. We believe in having the right people onboard and being disciplined during good times and when faced with new challenges. And most importantly, we foster growth through positive mentorship and progressive ideas that lead to strategic, contextual based decisions. We believe that this unwavering commitment to our culture, clients, and dynamic qualities translates to better services for our partners, and that it will continue to guide ISG's future.

Learn more about ISG at http://www.isginc.com

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