Environmental Engineer I

Baxter & Woodman • Naperville, IL

78d • $62,000 - $77,000 • Remote

About The Position

Baxter & Woodman has a fulfilling opportunity for an entry-level engineer in our Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL offices. This on-the-job experience will support the firm's Regulatory Services Department with the implementation of federally approved industrial pretreatment programs, assisting with the regulation of industrial users, developing pollution prevention plans, and providing support to municipal wastewater treatment plants for compliance with NPDES permits. We offer the opportunity to work directly with firm clients. A variety of responsibilities and duties will provide a well-rounded background in environmental engineering and compliance.

Requirements

• Must have a 4-year B.S. degree in civil engineering, or related scientific field, with an emphasis in environmental engineering preferred
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman service area (own transportation)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent technical writing skills and organizational skills
• Strong written, verbal, and computer skills
• E.I.T (Engineer in Training) License preferred (for engineering degrees)

Responsibilities

• Water, wastewater and stormwater program regulatory services (NPDES)
• Wastewater NPDES Permitting, including Land Application of Wastewater Biosolids
• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) NPDES program implementation
• Sanitary sewer system Capacity Management, Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) program implementation
• Assist with industrial wastewater pretreatment program implementation requirements such as writing industrial discharge permits
• Review of industrial discharge monitoring reports
• Prepare enforcement documents
• Carry out annual industrial inventory campaigns and conduct site inspections
• USEPA pretreatment compliance inspections (PCIs)
• Preparation of Annual Pretreatment Reports
• Technically based Local Limits Evaluations
• Sewer Use and Pretreatment Ordinances
• Field data collection, sampling and site evaluation
• Study, engineering analysis and technical report writing
• Presentation of engineering analysis to senior engineers and client staff

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare offerings including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial planning program
• Life and disability insurance
• Tax savings plans
• Coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to work from home on half Fridays
• 401k plans supported by expert financial advisors
• Employee Stock Ownership program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees