Septic System Designer
Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer & Septic
Location: Crystal Lake, IL (Serving Northern Illinois)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Compensation: $80,000+ (based on experience)
Benefits
- 100% Company-Paid Healthcare (Employee + Family)
- 4% 401(k) Match
- PTO & Paid Holidays – Available Immediately
- Flexible Schedule
- Company Vehicle (if needed)
- Tools & Software Provided
- Stable, Growing Company
The Role
- We’re hiring an experienced Septic System Designer to support our growing installation division.This role is for someone who understands Illinois onsite wastewater regulations and can take a project from:Soil evaluationSystem designDrawings & documentationPermitting supportFrom start to finish.You will work closely with operations, installers, and local health departments to design systems that are code-compliant, practical to install, and built to last.
Responsibilities
- Conduct or coordinate soil evaluations and site assessments
- Design septic systems in compliance with Illinois code
- Size systems based on bedrooms, GPD, and site conditions
- Design conventional, chamber, and ATU-based systems
- Create layout drawings for permitting and installation
- Prepare documentation for health department approvals
- Coordinate with county inspectors and regulators
- Provide technical support to installation teams
- Assist in troubleshooting design challenges in the field
Requirements
- 5+ years designing septic systems in Illinois
- Deep understanding of Illinois onsite wastewater code
- Experience with:
- Soil testing / site evaluation
- System sizing
- Layout & design drawings
- Permitting process
- Familiarity with:
- Gravity systems
- Pressure systems
- ATUs
- Chamber vs gravel systems
- Ability to design systems that are both code-compliant and buildable
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
Preferred
- Licensed Soil Classifier or equivalent experience
- Experience working directly with county health departments
- Familiarity with CAD or septic design software
About Tidy Tank
Tidy Tank is part of Great Lakes Wastewater — a fast-growing, family-owned business of 50+ incredible people. While many competitors have become corporate or PE-owned, we’re building something different:
- Family-owned, and people first
- Professional, reliable, and high integrity
- Customer-first in every interaction
- Invests in training, leadership development, and certifications
- Supports your goals and respects you as a person
Here, your leadership will directly impact our team, our customers, and the future of our plumbing division.
Watch this video to learn more about what it’s like to work here and be a part of our team: https://youtu.be/B9a9s__H-nI?si=Ba_W3YCR1j5rfVUf
Let’s Talk.
If you’re ready to build something, be part of a results-driven team, and be valued for your expertise — reach out. Even if you’re not actively looking, we’d love to have a conversation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
GLW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
