Staff Structural Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Company: HR Green
Location: Aurora
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join our team! Our mission is BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IMPROVING LIVES. With a history spanning over 110 years, HR Green has consistently delivered on this mission, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for our colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Each day, we work to find solutions that inspire our employees and fit our clients' needs to build trust to exceed their expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we're proud to be ranked No. 173 on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms list in 2024. Our unwavering dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace environment has earned us the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Best Place to Work. Summary This is a great opportunity for an entry-level Structural Engineer who is interested in working with a dynamic team on a wide range of projects from water and wastewater treatment plant updates, pump station designs, sewer collection system and water distribution system monitoring and rehabilitation and industrial pre-treatment. This position is to support structural design in HR Green's Water Business Unit across all geographies. You will be working side-by-side our structural group that includes structural engineers and designers with diverse backgrounds in an environment that fosters collaboration and development for the team. If you are looking to work with a company that will provide mentorship, technical guidance and camaraderie, keep reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity! What will you be doing? Working as part of a team as well as independently in learning, evaluating, and applying engineering principles, standards, and criteria. Contribute to design of buildings and internal process structures for water and wastewater treatment facilities and other related projects. Typical designs include reinforced concrete structures and/or tanks (including water-bearing structures), masonry and/or precast concrete buildings, general analysis of existing buildings and facilities, and design of ancillary items required to support an overall project such as pipe supports, railings, platforms, catwalks, etc. Conducts field visits as necessary for various projects. Communicate effectively and coordinate with project team members including but not limited to CAD designers and other engineers. What are we looking for? A candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited four-year or graduate engineering university in relevant discipline. A candidate with up to 5 years of relevant engineering experience. A candidate with proficient knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, etc.). A candidate with knowledge and familiarity in Revit and/or Civil3D is preferred. EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months. Previous wastewater infrastructure experience preferred, but not required. Why join HR Green? It's your chance to join one of the country's longest operating engineering firms and a leader in local markets in design engineering and construction with over 700 employees in 22 offices around the nation. 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/ Compensation Range $56,800.00-98,500.00 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). HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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