Municipal Services Engineer

Baxter & Woodman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a distinguished engineering firm as a Municipal Services Engineer, where you will collaborate with municipal staff to provide innovative engineering solutions for local communities. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks, from project management to technical reporting, making a significant impact in Illinois municipalities. Your contributions will help enhance essential infrastructure and ensure compliance with local requirements, all within a supportive and empowering work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off and holidays

401k plans and Employee Stock Ownership program

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working as an Engineer with or for local municipalities.
• Knowledge of Stormwater management, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop engineering solutions for municipalities.
• Provide project management for community projects.
• Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Ability to explain technical issues

Project management

Collaboration with local government

Education

4-year B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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Your future position: Municipal Services Engineer

Choose your location: Crystal Lake, Mokena, Naperville, Chicago, or Bannockburn IL office.

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they discover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in client service, technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About The Role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Municipal Services Engineer in our Municipal Services Department. We are seeking qualified applicants for our Crystal Lake, Mokena, Naperville, Chicago, or Bannockburn IL office.

What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like

• Work with municipal staff to evaluate and develop engineering solutions.
• Act as an Engineering advisor and perform tasks as requested by the municipal staff.
• Where required, serve as part-time staff to local municipality.
• Engage municipal staff as required by the local municipality to complete assigned tasks.
• Represent B&W in performing engineering tasks at a local municipality.
• Act as an administrative, management and capital projects resource.
• Act as a resource for B&W and Community staff.
• Respond proactively to inquiries from Village Staff and Officials, developers, designers and property owners.
• Assist with preparation, documentation and improvement of processes and procedures.
• Provide project management for key community projects.
• Prepare written reports as required by local municipality.
• Provide general municipal engineering services.
• Assist with inter-governmental agreement and preparation of municipal budgets.
• Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects.
• Review development plans for compliance with local requirements, including Stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, and transportation aspects.
• Coordinate work done by other departments for local municipality.
• Assess the need for permits from other agencies.
• Assess impacts to on-site and adjacent private and public facilities.
• Provide recommendations for improving on-site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with the development reviews.
• Prepare written development review reports; communicate with Village Staff, developers and designers.
  
  

Education/Certification Requirements

• 4-year B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  
  

Must-haves, What You Will Bring

• 2+ years of experience working as an Engineer with or for local municipalities.
• 2+ years of experience providing civil engineering services for local municipalities.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with Stormwater management, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems, transportation facilities, including parking, roadway design, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and accessibility requirements
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff and officials.
• Ability to work with local government staff and officials.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with developers, designers and outside permit agencies.
• Ability to travel throughout Northeastern Illinois (own transportation)
  
  

Compensation The pay range for this role is $75,000-$90,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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