Water Design Engineer II

Your future position: Water Design Engineer II

Choose your location: Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Naperville, or Mokena, IL (Hybrid)

Why you should join our team! 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 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Design Engineer to join our Water Group. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer ready to take on greater design responsibility while receiving mentorship from senior engineers. You will contribute to projects involving water supply, pumping, treatment, storage, and distribution, and you will have the opportunity to interface directly with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.

What your day-to-day will look like

Engineering & Technical Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with the evaluation, study, and design of water supply, pumping, treatment, and storage facilities.
• Perform field investigations, documenting findings and integrating them into engineering designs and reports.
• Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, planning studies, and design calculations.
• Develop detailed design documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water treatment and storage systems.
• Prepare project scopes, schedules, technical specifications, and contract documents for bidding and construction.
• Use standard QA/QC protocols in accordance with firm practices and project requirements.

Project Coordination & Client Interaction

• Communicate regularly with clients and internal project teams regarding project status, design decisions, and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Survey, CADD, Structural, Electrical, and Administrative groups to develop complete bid packages and reports.
• Attend client meetings, including occasional evening Board or Council meetings, to present project updates or support senior staff.

Professional Development

• Contribute to a positive team environment and may provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Continue professional growth through active participation in water-focused or municipal engineering organizations.
• Begin to initiate client relationships and participate in proposal development as applicable to your assigned projects.

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.

Must-haves, What you will bring

• 2+ years of experience in water, municipal, or infrastructure engineering.
• Working knowledge of engineering design principles, plan preparation, and water infrastructure systems.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Ability to travel locally throughout Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin.
• Experience using engineering and design software (Civil 3D/Revit, ArcGIS, Blue Beam or other PDF editors ) is preferred.

Compensation The pay range for this role is $83,000-$95,000. 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 - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. 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 and cancer. 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