Water/Wastewater Engineer
Company: Foth
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Foth is a 100% member-owned
science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin,
with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 31 locations
are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and
engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News
Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based,
collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional
growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart,
caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth . Join Our
Team as a Water/Wastewater Engineer! Are you ready to make a
significant impact on the future of municipal and utility systems?
Foth is on the lookout for a self-driven and team focused
Water/Wastewater Engineer to support innovative projects that
enhance community infrastructure. The position can be based out of
our Iowa office locations in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids. Primary
Responsibilities: Perform technical engineering discipline lead for
water transmission, distribution, sanitary sewer collection,
wastewater conveyance, and/or water system project designs and
system analysis Provide technical consultation to municipal clients
on their sanitary sewer system management, watershed planning,
capital improvement plans, green infrastructure, pumping stations,
and best management practices Develop water and wastewater system
reports and community-wide master plans. Participate in capital
improvement plans for growing Midwest communities. Lead a hydraulic
analysis team for pressure pipe modeling, transient analysis, pump
station analysis, and gravity sewer modeling. Prepare design plans,
specifications, and bid documents for water and wastewater systems.
Provide construction support services, including shop drawings, pay
estimates, progress meetings, and construction services. Required
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental
Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) License. 3 years of
experience in utility system analysis, sanitary sewer collection,
drinking water systems, and /or wastewater conveyance municipal
infrastructure improvements. Technical report writing. Preferred
Qualifications: 8 years of experience in municipal engineering,
wastewater, sanitary sewer, and/or municipal projects as a
technical producer, project manager, and/or client contact.
Experience with sanitary and drinking water master planning and
modeling software (e.g., SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS, XPSWMM, ArcGIS).
Experience with software such as ESRI ArcGIS, Bentley MicroStation
OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil3D. Why Foth: Established Reputation
: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100%
member-owned. Dynamic Culture : Benefit from a values-based,
client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample
professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues,
contributing to our impressive 92% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects : Engage in diverse and exciting projects that
promote continuous professional growth and development. Join our
team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at
foth.com/careers All Foth Companies are equal opportunity
employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,
gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic
protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with
disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations
are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants
who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of
Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be
required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled
substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing
within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all
drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent
medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance
with applicable state law. Colorado Residents: In any materials you
submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such
as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.
You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this
information. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to
support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing
applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These
tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human
judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If
you would like more information about how your data is processed,
please contact us.
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