Water/Wastewater Engineer I

baxterwoodman; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer I to design drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Naperville, or Mokena, IL.

The role emphasizes technical design, collaboration with a design-build team, and growth through project or team management opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead oneself 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.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of new and rehabilitation improvements for water and 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 with a focus on sustainable design, water and energy conservation, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Baxter & Woodman 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 decisions and take responsibility for project engineering solutions.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts with peers, management, and stakeholders.
• Participate in client and agency meetings to enhance knowledge exchange and build relationships.

Skills

Self-motivation

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (Environmental emphasis)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Your future position: Water/Wastewater Engineer I

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

Role Overview

Baxter & Woodman, in partnership with Boller Construction, has created a Design‑Build department focused on alternative delivery methods. The Water/Wastewater Engineer I will design drinking water, wastewater, and related infrastructure projects for sites in Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Naperville, or Mokena, IL. Successful candidates will grow their careers through technical design, project or team management, or business development opportunities.

What your day‑to‑day will look like

• Detailed design of new and rehabilitation improvements for water and 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 with a focus on sustainable design, water and energy conservation, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Baxter & Woodman 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 decisions and take responsibility for project engineering solutions.
• Communicate and coordinate efforts with peers, management, and stakeholders.
• Participate in client and agency meetings to enhance knowledge exchange and build relationships.

Education/Certification Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Environmental Engineering.

Must‑haves, what you will bring

• Ability to lead oneself 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 but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits

We prioritize the holistic well‑being of our employees through comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, an Employee Assistance Program, financial planning support, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Work‑life balance is supported with generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and the option to work from home for eligible positions. We also offer a 401(k) plan with professional advisor support and an Employee Stock Ownership Program.

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