Municipal Services Engineer

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

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman seeks a Municipal Services Engineer to enhance engineering solutions for local municipalities in Illinois. This role involves active project management, collaboration with municipal staff, and ensuring compliance with local requirements. Ideal candidates possess a Civil Engineering degree and relevant experience in municipal services.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

401k plans with expert financial advisors

Generous paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working as an Engineer with or for local municipalities.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop engineering solutions with municipal staff.
• Provide project management for key community projects.
• Prepare written reports required by local municipality.

Skills

Stormwater management

Water distribution

Wastewater collection systems

Technical writing

Communication

Education

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

Job description

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.
• 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