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Form of workPOSITION: Entry- Level Development Assistance Engineer
SALARY RANGE:$69,160-$74,880
POSITION SUMMARY:
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 2023 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.
Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Development Assistance Engineer to work in our growing Water Resources group. Baxter & Woodman works with municipal clients on projects of all size, putting the client and the solution first solving problems for people. Come start your career and join our team!
We are seeking qualified applicants for our Chicago, IL office.
POSITION DUTIES:
- Provide general municipal engineering services to several clients.
- Review and approve permit applications for single-family residential, small commercial, and dry utility right-of-way projects.
- Review development plans for compliance with local requirements, including stormwater management, floodplain management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, and transportation aspects.
- Assist in the review of larger commercial/institutional/industrial developments.
- Consult with other reviewers regarding electrical, photometric and structural issues and building plans.
- Assess the need for permits from other agencies.
- Assess impacts to on-site and adjacent private and public facilities.
- Provide recommendations for improving on-site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with the development.
- Work on-site at municipal office(s).
- Prepare written review reports; communicate with municipal and County staff, permit applicants and designers.
- Enter review comments into municipal and County online permitting programs.
- Respond proactively to inquiries from municipal and County Staff, permit applicants, designers and adjacent property owners.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4-year B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, property owners and permit applicants.
- Ability to work cooperatively with permit applicants, designers and outside permit agencies.
- Ability to travel throughout Northeastern Illinois (own transportation)
- Ability to work with local government staff and officials.
- Knowledge of basic principles and experience with stormwater management, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems
- Knowledge of basic principles and experience with transportation facilities, including parking, roadway design, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and accessibility requirements
- Experience in site and subdivision development design and review, and site construction is preferred.
Join Our Team! - 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 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 - affirmative action M/F/Vet/Disability employer
