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Fehr Graham

Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

Aurora, IL · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery. * Support and guide projects involving ...

Trilon

Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

Rockford, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery. * Support and guide projects involving ...

Trilon

Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

Aurora, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery. * Support and guide projects involving ...

Trilon

Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

Champaign, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery. * Support and guide projects involving ...

Trilon Group

Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

Rockford, IL · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery. * Support and guide projects involving ...

Trilon Group

Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

Aurora, IL · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery. * Support and guide projects involving ...

Mark Anthony Group, Inc.

Technician, Wastewater 3

Waddell, AZ · On-site

$21.50 - $26.25/hr

Maintain compliance with environmental, process safety, and operational requirements associated with anaerobic digestion, aerobic biological treatment, combustible gas systems, hydrogen sulfide ...

BIOFerm

Estimating Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

BIOFerm™ is a Wisconsin-based renewable energy company specializing in turnkey anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading facilities. Our mission is to provide sustainable and economical solutions ...

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How much do anaerobic digestion jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for anaerobic digestion in the United States is $93,656.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is anaerobic digestion?

An Anaerobic Digestion job involves working with biological processes that break down organic materials, such as food waste or manure, in the absence of oxygen to produce biogas and digestate. Roles in this field vary and can include plant operators, engineers, researchers, and project managers. Responsibilities may include monitoring digestion processes, maintaining equipment, optimizing biogas production, and ensuring environmental compliance. These jobs are critical in waste management, renewable energy production, and sustainability efforts.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in anaerobic digestion?

Professionals in Anaerobic Digestion roles are usually responsible for monitoring and optimizing the operation of digesters, conducting regular sampling and laboratory analyses, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This may also involve troubleshooting process issues, maintaining equipment, and documenting performance data. Collaboration with operations, maintenance, and environmental staff is common, and you may participate in team meetings to review process efficiency or safety topics. Depending on the facility, work schedules may include shifts, and quick response to operational changes is often necessary to keep the process running smoothly and efficiently.

What skills and qualifications are needed for anaerobic digestion?

To thrive in an Anaerobic Digestion role, you typically need a background in environmental science, chemical or biological engineering, or a related technical field, along with a thorough understanding of waste management and bioprocess technology. Familiarity with anaerobic digesters, laboratory analysis equipment, SCADA systems, and relevant safety certifications is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities set candidates apart. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of anaerobic digestion facilities, maximizing biogas production and resource recovery.

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Infographic showing various Anaerobic Digestion job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,656 per year, or $45 per hour.

Project Manager - Wastewater Engineering

Fehr Graham

Aurora, IL • On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description
Are you ready to lead innovative wastewater projects? Fehr Graham is looking for a Project Manager to lead our wastewater projects. In this role, you’ll use firm and external resources to provide technical guidance and services. Your mission is to ensure efficient, profitable and timely project execution. 
What’s in it for you?
 We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. As a Project Manager, you’ll help guide project teams in technical guidance, maintain client relationships and contribute to business growth. You’ll also understand and uphold the importance of client confidentiality, ensuring the trust and privacy of our clients are prioritized. 
Where you’ll work
This position is located at our Aurora, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

GO BEYOND THE JOB AD: Ignite your passion and learn more about Wastewater Engineering at Fehr Graham.

What you’ll do
As a Project Manager, you’ll lead and manage wastewater solutions projects. You’ll also resolve scheduling, staffing and quality issues to deliver results on time and within budget. You’ll also: 
  • Design and develop wastewater treatment systems, collection systems, and related infrastructure.
  • Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports for municipal and industrial wastewater projects.
  • Perform hydraulic modeling, process design, and system optimization.
  • Apply expertise in anaerobic digestion of biosolids, including system design, evaluation, and optimization for treatment efficiency and energy recovery. 
  • Support and guide projects involving biosolids management strategies, including anaerobic digestion processes, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices.
  • Business Development with clients in existing and new markets
  • Builds and maintains client relationships
  • Effectively communicates ideas and technical concepts to co-workers and with clients on sensitive and complex matters
  • Leads projects utilizing staff and sub-consultant resources to successful completion of projects on schedule and on budget
  • Prepares client contract, statement of qualifications, priced proposals and contracts
  • Quality control for assigned projects and clients
  • Works on complex projects
  • Prepares documents and reports
  • Performs work that involves non-conventional planning
What it takes
Ideally, you’ll have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar degree with appropriate experience. You should have 8 years of experience in engineering with 2+ years of Project Management experience. You should be a licensed Professional Engineer. Ideally, you’ll also: 
  • Navigate Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations with ease. 
  • Have proven client relationship management skills. 
  • Be a smart worker and a team player.
  • Be well-acquainted with wastewater processes, methods, and state and federal requirements, including biosolids treatment and anaerobic digestion systems. 
  • Use engineering software.
  • Speak and write well.
  • Have strong analytical and organizational skills.
What you’ll get
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
  • Medical/dental/vision
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Profit-sharing bonus plan
  • Paid time off
  • An awesome work environment.  
Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website. 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. 
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