Construction Engineer II

Your future position: Construction Engineer II

Choose your location: Bannockburn, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena IL

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

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Construction Engineer II in our Bannockburn, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena IL office. The Construction Engineer II will support the firm’s construction group on a variety of projects ranging from water mains, water pumping and booster stations, wastewater treatment plants and lift stations, storm and sanitary collection systems, and water distribution systems, and associated pipelines and structures.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job:

• Conduct on-site observation of work, repairs, and tests as needed
• Coordinate construction activities with clients, inspectors, contractors and public agencies
• Endeavor to provide protection for owner against defects and deficiencies in the work
• Serve as liaison with contractor
• Maintain job site records of daily reports, job meeting minutes, approved drawings, and pay requests
• Observe, measure and document construction activities
• Maintain a daily log of construction activities
• Monitor progress schedule and shop drawing log
• Review pay requests and verify completed work
• Detailed designs as required by workload
• General civil engineering and client service
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Education Requirement:

• B.S. degree in Civil or Construction Engineering.

Must-haves, what you will bring:

• 3+ years of proven progressive experience in consultant construction engineering.
• Ability to travel throughout Chicago area (own transportation).
• Ability to independently 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• E.I.T (Engineer in Training) certification preferred.

Compensation -The pay range for this role is $77,000 to $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, 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 on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employe