POSITION: Transportation Drainage Engineer

Experienced professionals and recent graduates alike encounter more than just a job at Baxter & Woodman – they discover a lasting, rewarding career with a recognized leader in technology and innovation. Baxter & Woodman offers an exceptional work environment. Named a 2022 Zweig Best Firms To Work For means we appreciate and value our staff, providing them with a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible work schedules, an outstanding 401K match, and more.

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated Transportation Drainage Engineer looking for career advancement, in our Crystal Lake, Chicago, or Mokena, Illinois offices. This position will primarily consist of phase I and phase II drainage analysis and design for a variety of transportation projects for State, County, and Local Agencies. This team orientated position will include working with Baxter & Woodman’s diverse disciplines and offices.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Assist the firm’s transportation department by assisting with completion of engineering plans, specifications using IDOT Standards, and drainage engineering studies for municipal, county and state clients.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models of municipal storm sewer and sanitary collection systems.
• Analysis and design of stormwater facilities (open channels, culverts, storm sewers, detention basins, green infrastructure, etc.) and proposed improvement projects.
• Complete drainage portion of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimate production using IDOT Standards.
• Complete IDOT Hydraulic Reports, Location Drainage Studies, and other drainage studies.
• Assist in preparing permit application submittals for roadway improvements and transportation drainage projects.
• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
• Experience preparing IDOT Hydraulic Reports and Phase 1 drainage studies, including Location Drainage Studies and Location Drainage Technical Memorandums
• Experience preparing permits related to drainage design, floodplain/floodway, and wetland impacts, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 and IDNR-OWR Floodway Construction permits
• Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman’s service area (own transportation)
• Ability to handle a variety of ongoing tasks and responsibilities
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills
• Work within a Team-first culture that encourages individual development and accomplishment of goals
• HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, CivilStorm, StormCAD and HY-8 experience preferred
• Microstation/Geopak capabilities with an understanding of IDOT workflow preferred
• Experience with roadway and infrastructure design experience using IDOT Standards preferred

B&W is an equal opportunity - affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer