Water/Wastewater Engineering

Baxter & Woodman; Bannockburn (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

401k plan with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements including W

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer I for our Design-Build Department in Illinois offices such as Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Naperville, or Mokena. The role focuses on design of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, with opportunities to grow in technical design, project management, or business development.

Responsibilities include detailed design of plants, pipelines, and pumping stations, with coordination across AutoCAD/Revit platforms.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with environmental emphasis is preferred.
• Strong technical writing ability for design documents and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, plus organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design for water/wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, and pumping stations.
• Develop conceptual and preliminary designs using Bluebeam; coordinate with AutoCAD/Revit.
• Collaborate with design-build teams and subcontractors to prepare pricing and proposals.
• Lead design activities independently and contribute to project solutions.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-driven leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering, environmental emphasis

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Water/Wastewater Engineer I

Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

Baxter & Woodman formed a strategic partnership with Boller Construction to form Baxter & Woodman Boller Design Build that focuses on the alternative deliver method of design-build. Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Engineer I in our Design-Build Department. The Water/Wastewater Engineer I will be responsible for the design of drinking water, wastewater and other infrastructure projects for design-build in our Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Naperville, or Mokena, IL office. A successful candidate will benefit from a unique opportunity to advance their career path tailored to their interest of technical design, project management, team management, or business development.

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 and practice understanding of sustainable design elements as they relate to water and energy conservation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Baxter & Woodman Boller Design Build and sub-contractors to assemble pricing, develop proposals, and determine solutions.
• Work with Boller Construction and other contractors directly on design-build projects.
• Make decisions independently and take responsibility for project engineering solutions.
• Detailed design of new and rehabilitation improvements for wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, and pumping stations.
• Complete conceptual and preliminary designs in Bluebeam and coordinate with AutoCAD/Revit platforms.
• S. in Civil Engineering, environmental emphasis.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment for both engineering design and contractors.

Ability to lead themselves through project design.

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 and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions. 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