Full-Time

Water and Wastewater Project Engineer

JEO Consulting Group

JEO Consulting Group

201-500 employees

Engineering, architecture, surveying, planning for communities

No salary listed

Ankeny, IA, USA + 9 more

More locations: Lincoln, NE, USA | Wichita, KS, USA | Grand Island, NE, USA | Topeka, KS, USA | Rapid City, SD, USA | Omaha, NE, USA | South Sioux City, NE, USA | Norfolk, NE, USA | Lawrence, KS, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to become registered.
  • Four to ten years of experience working in the engineering industry on municipal water and wastewater projects.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Project Manager in completing projects primarily with municipalities for their water and wastewater needs.
  • Consult with municipal clients to produce positive results and understand how to leverage a variety of project funding sources.
  • Develop project plans, contract documents, and perform water and wastewater design tasks.
  • Ensure the completeness of design-related forms and reports.

JEO Consulting Group provides multidisciplinary services for communities, including engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, environmental sciences, community engagement, and funding. Their work translates broad expertise into practical projects for villages, cities, counties, and states, often pairing planning and design with funding strategies to help communities thrive. Their approach combines a broad, integrated service offering with a local, people-first mindset: they operate across ten Midwest offices with over 200 staff, delivering personalized attention while leveraging the resources of a large firm. They differentiate themselves through a long-standing, family-like culture, deep local presence, and a commitment to sustaining the places people call home. Their goal is to help communities succeed and prosper by solving problems wherever they are and supporting leaders, residents, and local institutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wahoo, Nebraska

Founded

1937

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What believers are saying

  • Tim Adams became COO on March 2, 2026, tightening firmwide operations.
  • JEO won Nebraska DOT on-call environmental selections on June 18, 2026.
  • Sioux City expanded JEO's Big Sioux Levee contract to $494,470 in July 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Public-sector clients dominate; Wayne, Sioux City, and NDOT budgets drive revenue.
  • Big firms like HDR, Jacobs, and Olsson compete for the same municipal work.
  • NDOT and cities shifting 2027 multi-service awards to HDR or Jacobs starves JEO's pipeline.

What makes JEO Consulting Group unique

  • Since 1937, JEO combines engineering, planning, environmental, funding, and community engagement.
  • Ten offices and 200-plus employees give local Midwest coverage from Nebraska to Kansas.
  • 2026 Nebraska projects span water, streetscapes, planning studies, and bridge design.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
JEO Consulting Group
Apr 2nd, 2025
Tim Adams joins JEO Consulting Group's Leadership Team as director of operations

Tim Adams joins JEO consulting group's leadership team as director of operations.

KSN-TV
Jan 15th, 2025
Engineering firm honored for new Amidon Ave. Bridge

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - JEO Consulting Group, Inc., the engineering firm behind the new Amidon Avenue Bridge over the Arkansas River in north Wichita, has received the Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas.

Rural Media Group
Jan 4th, 2024
Baker and Associates joins JEO Consulting Group

Established in 1937, JEO Consulting Group has a rich history of serving communities in Nebraska and has expanded its reach with 14 offices in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska.