What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineer II position at Baxter & Woodman?
Your future position: Transportation Engineer II
Choose your location: Peoria, 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 transportation engineer in our Peoria, IL offices. This position will primarily consist of design engineering efforts with field exposure on a variety of transportation projects for State, County, and Local Agencies. A knowledge of designing roadway, drainage, and underground improvements with Geopak/OpenRoads Designer is preferred. This team-orientated position will include working with Baxter & Woodmans diverse disciplines and offices within the transportation and construction fields.
What your day-to-day will look like
- Design Roadway, Drainage, Underground Utility, and Infrastructure improvements using Geopak/OpenRoads Designer.
- Conduct drainage, traffic, and various engineering studies.
- Complete general civil engineering services for municipal, county and state clients.
- Complete engineering plans and specifications using IDOT Standards.
- Assist senior staff with client management, project pursuits, and business development.
- Assist project engineers and managers by making significant decisions on a wide variety of tasks required during project delivery.
- Coordinate construction activities with clients, inspectors, contractors and public agencies.
- Conduct on-site observation of work, repairs, and tests as needed.
- Assist with maintaining job site records of daily reports, job meeting minutes, approved drawings, and pay requests as needed.
Education/License Requirements
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
Must-haves, what you will bring
- At least 2 years of relevant job experience working on municipal or highway agency transportation projects.
- Work within a team-first culture that encourages individual development and accomplishment of goals.
- Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodmans service area (own transportation).
- Ability to independently handle a variety of ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
- Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- E.I.T (Engineer in Training) certification.
- P.E. (Professional Engineer) license.
Compensation - The pay range for this role is $83,000 to $100,000. 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 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 - Vet/Disability employer
Salary : $83,000 - $100,000