Water/Wastewater Engineer I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with financial advisors

Employee Stock Ownership program

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Baxter and Woodman Inc is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer I to join their Design-Build Department, focusing on the design of essential infrastructure projects across multiple locations including Bannockburn and Chicago. The role offers opportunities for career advancement in areas such as technical design, project management, and business development.

Responsibilities include designing drinking water and wastewater facilities, collaborating with subcontractors, and engaging in client meetings. Applicants should possess a B.S. in Civil Engineering with an environmental focus and excellent collaboration skills. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay range of $74,000 to $90,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead through project design.
• Excellent communication skills across various platforms.
• Capacity to work effectively in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Design drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct independent engineering decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and subcontractors.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Engineering design

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering, environmental emphasis

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

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.