How much does a Water Treatment Operator make in Chicago, IL? The average Water Treatment Operator salary in Chicago, IL is $53,177 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $45,407 and $63,150. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Water Treatment Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Water Treatment Operator Salary $38,333 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Water Treatment Operator Salary $45,407 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Water Treatment Operator Salary $53,177 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Water Treatment Operator Salary $63,150 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Water Treatment Operator Salary $72,229 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
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Jacobs Solutions Inc. - Chicago , IL
Your Impact:Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry's best and most innovative engineers at the #1 globally ranked design firm, and then Jacobs is where you belong
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Jacobs Solutions Inc. - Chicago , IL
Your Impact:Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. Treating wastewater is necessary for our world's communities and successful projects increasingly require attention to resource recovery, capital planning and a culture that drives carbon neutrality and climate resilience. Here at Jacobs we get to provide the leadership, technical expertise,
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**Description** Ready to join our expanding team of talented electrical engineers? Our Municipal Water and Wastewater team is growing its footprint in the Midwest and across the nation and seeking to add a Senior Electrical Engineer. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to lead design efforts for treatment plant expansions, pump station rehabilitation, greenfield projects, electrical equipment replacements, and SCADA upgrade projects. The engineer in this role will work with project managers, designers, drafters, junior electrical engineers, estimators, and other engineering disciplines to ensure that project quality, budget, and schedule are met. This role also offers career growth opportunities for leading electrical and/or I&C-specific projects as well as participating in projects utilizing the design-build delivery method. + The Senior Electrical Engineer designs and specifies electrical systems associated with municipal drinking and wastewater pumping facilities and treatment
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Jacobs - Chicago , IL
Your Impact: Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry's best and most innovative engineers at the #1 globally ranked design firm, and then Jacobs is where you belon
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**Company Description** **How will you make your mark?** At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industrys best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world. With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide. Discover your #H2Opportunity **Job Description** **At AECOM, were delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructu
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Description The Construction Project Manager supports the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing the construction project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute EPC, Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects. This position will primarily focus on construction projects in the water industry, both municipal and industrial. Adhere to company's safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors. Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of a single or multiple p
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