Wastewater Project Manager

Career Opportunities with Baxter and Woodman Inc A great place to work. Can’t find a position in your field on our site, but want to have your resume in our database? Click here to submit your resume. Your future position: Wastewater Engineer Choose your location: Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, IL, or Milwaukee, WI Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman? At Baxter & Woodman, professionals of all backgrounds 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 Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Wastewater Engineer in our Wastewater Department. The Wastewater Engineer will be responsible for the design of wastewater projects, provide service to our clients, and assist with project management from our Crystal Lake, Chicago, or Naperville, IL or Milwaukee, WI 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. What your day‑to‑day will look like, what you will learn on the job Interaction with the planning, developing, coordinating, and ensuring successful completion of projects. Interact with and understand project schedules to assure successful delivery of projects on time and on budget. Make decisions independently and take responsibility for project engineering solutions. Participate as a lead engineer on single and multi‑disciplined projects. Build and develop project team members. Represent the company in client and agency meetings to enhance knowledge exchange within the company and to develop client relationships. Communicate and coordinate efforts and ideas with peers and management team. Provide technical guidance and mentoring of project team members. Work with Department Managers to develop department standards. Education/Certification Requirements B.S. in Civil Engineering, environmental emphasis. Registered professional engineering license, reciprocity through NCEES to multiple states preferred. Must‑haves, what you will bring 4 or more years of experience in the design and project management of water and wastewater projects including wastewater treatment plants. 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. Compensation The pay range for this role is $90,000–$120,000. 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 401(k) 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr