Job DetailsJob Location: Rock Rapids Office - Rock Rapids, IA 51246Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: EngineeringDGR Engineering is seeking a Wastewater Engineer to join our water and wastewater team. Our wastewater professionals specialize in the planning, design, and construction of collection and treatment systems serving municipal, industrial, and private clients throughout the region.
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This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of wastewater infrastructure projects, from earlystage planning and feasibility studies through final design, bidding, and construction administration. Typical projects include:
Mechanical wastewater treatment facilities
Lagoon systems and constructed wetlands
Lift stations and force mains
Gravity sewer collection systems
Key Responsibilities
Perform engineering design and analysis for wastewater collection and treatment systems
Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Assist with project bidding and contractor coordination
Provide construction administration and construction observation services
Collaborate with project managers, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (minimum GPA of 3.0 required)
Emphasis or coursework in:
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Collection Systems
Working knowledge of Excel and AutoCAD; additional design software experience is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients and project stakeholders
Location Requirement
Applicants must be willing to relocate to within commuting distance of Rock Rapids, Iowa.
About DGR EngineeringDGR Engineering is a growing engineering firm with offices in Rock Rapids, Sioux City and Sioux Center, Iowa as well as Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
DGR has been recognized with the Circle of Excellence award as one of the top 20% of firms for the last 12 years by PSMJ Resource, so you can work with one of the best! DGR has also been named by the Des Moines Register as a Top Workplace since 2018.
DGR Engineering offers a competitive salary and benefits package with the opportunity for advancement and ownership in a challenging and professional work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan w/Company Match
Employee Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
DGR Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). DGR Engineering complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of wastewater infrastructure projects, from earlystage planning and feasibility studies through final design, bidding, and construction administration. Typical projects include:
Mechanical wastewater treatment facilities
Lagoon systems and constructed wetlands
Lift stations and force mains
Gravity sewer collection systems
Key Responsibilities
Perform engineering design and analysis for wastewater collection and treatment systems
Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Assist with project bidding and contractor coordination
Provide construction administration and construction observation services
Collaborate with project managers, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (minimum GPA of 3.0 required)
Emphasis or coursework in:
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Collection Systems
Working knowledge of Excel and AutoCAD; additional design software experience is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of clients and project stakeholders
Location Requirement
Applicants must be willing to relocate to within commuting distance of Rock Rapids, Iowa.
About DGR EngineeringDGR Engineering is a growing engineering firm with offices in Rock Rapids, Sioux City and Sioux Center, Iowa as well as Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
DGR has been recognized with the Circle of Excellence award as one of the top 20% of firms for the last 12 years by PSMJ Resource, so you can work with one of the best! DGR has also been named by the Des Moines Register as a Top Workplace since 2018.
DGR Engineering offers a competitive salary and benefits package with the opportunity for advancement and ownership in a challenging and professional work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan w/Company Match
Employee Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
DGR Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). DGR Engineering complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
Job ID: 521183760
Originally Posted on: 5/14/2026
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