Water/Wastewater Engineer I

Baxter & Woodman

Water/Wastewater Engineer I designing treatment plants and pipelines for various projects. Collaborating within teams and with contractors, driving project engineering solutions for sustainable infrastructure.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeCrystal Lake • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, understanding sustainable design elements
Collaborate with Baxter & Woodman Boller Design Build and sub-contractors
Make independent decisions and take responsibility for project engineering solutions
Communicate and coordinate with peers and management team
Participate in client and agency meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Civil Engineering, environmental emphasis
Ability to lead through project design
Excellent technical writing skills
Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment for engineering design and contractors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program
Financial planning program and life insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
Parental leave and flexible work arrangements
401k plans with expert financial advisors
Employee Stock Ownership program

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Hard Skills & Tools

water treatment designwastewater treatment designpipeline designpumping station designsustainable designtechnical writing

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsteam collaborationindependent decision making

Certifications

B.S. in Civil Engineering