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Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater in Rantoul

Date Posted: 07 November 2026

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Job Description

Our client, an established, 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering firm serving communities across the Midwest, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater for its Central Illinois team (Rantoul, IL | Hybrid eligible | Permanent - Full-time). You'll work on municipal water and wastewater projects.

What you'll do:

  • Planning, design and construction-phase services for potable water, wastewater and utility projects
  • Assess existing facilities and recommend improvements for compliance and performance
  • Prepare plans, specifications, bid documents and regulatory permits
  • Work directly with clients, vendors and contractors

What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • PE license required
  • Several years of relevant water/wastewater design experience
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Why join:

  • Base salary $88,871-$142,192, depending on experience
  • Real ownership stake through the firm's employee stock ownership plan
  • Hybrid options and a flex-time program for work/life balance
  • In-house experts across disciplines, mentorship and clear growth paths

GPAC is the recruiting partner for this confidential search. All inquiries are handled discreetly.

Interested? Contact Jennifer Lefforge, GPAC / Email: jennifer.lefforge@gogpac.com / Phone: 605.679.4541

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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