Water/Wastewater Engineer I

Baxter and Woodman Inc; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) plan with expert financial advisors

Employee Stock Ownership program

Job summary

Baxter and Woodman Inc is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer I based in Bannockburn, IL, to be part of the Design-Build Department. Key responsibilities include detailed design work for treatment plants and pipelines, collaborating with various contractors to develop project solutions.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Civil Engineering and strong leadership skills to drive projects. This role offers growth opportunities in technical design and project management, along with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead themselves through project design.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment for both design and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of new and rehabilitation improvements for treatment plants.
• Complete conceptual designs in Bluebeam, coordinate with AutoCAD/Revit.
• Review and plan sustainable water/wastewater infrastructure improvements.
• Collaborate with subcontractors for pricing and proposals.
• Work on design-build projects with contractors.
• Make independent engineering decisions on project solutions.
• Communicate with peers, management, and stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings for knowledge exchange.

Skills

Project design leadership

Technical writing skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Written communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Location: Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Naperville, or Mokena, IL

About the role

Water/Wastewater Engineer I in our Design-Build Department. Responsible for the design of drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure projects across multiple offices. The role offers a unique opportunity to advance in technical design, project management, team management, or business development.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Detailed design of new and rehabilitation improvements for water/wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, and pumping stations.
• Complete conceptual and preliminary designs in Bluebeam and coordinate with AutoCAD/Revit platforms.
• Review and plan water/wastewater infrastructure improvements, integrating sustainable design elements for water and energy conservation.
• Collaborate with Boller Design Build and subcontractors to assemble pricing, develop proposals, and determine solutions.
• Work directly with Boller Construction and other contractors on design-build projects.
• Make independent engineering decisions and take responsibility for project solutions.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers, management, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in client and agency meetings to enhance knowledge exchange and develop relationships.

Education / Certification requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, environmental emphasis.

Must-haves

• Ability to lead themselves through project design.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment for both engineering design and contractors.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $74,000-$90,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

Benefits

Our organization prioritizes the holistic well-being of employees through comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, an Employee Assistance Program, dedicated benefit advisors, financial planning programs, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. We also offer generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, a 401(k) plan supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program.

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