Water/Wastewater Engineer I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership program

Job summary

Baxter and Woodman Inc is looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineer I, based in Mokena, IL. This role involves designing infrastructure projects for drinking water and wastewater systems. Candidates will have the chance to lead project designs and collaborate with a diverse set of contractors.

Essential qualifications include a B.S. in Civil Engineering with an environmental emphasis, alongside strong communication, technical writing, and organizational skills. A robust benefits package is offered, including comprehensive insurance plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead design projects independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to work effectively in teams involving engineers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Design and rehabilitate water/wastewater treatment plants and pipelines.
• Prepare conceptual and preliminary designs and integrate sustainable designs.
• Collaborate with contractors for design-build projects.
• Communicate design decisions with peers and stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings to foster client relations.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Communication and coordination

Team collaboration

Project design leading

Organizational skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering, environmental emphasis

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.