Construction Engineer III

Overview

Your future position:
Construction Engineer III

Location:

Crystal Lake or Bannockburn, IL

Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Baxter & Woodman is a recognized leader in technology and innovation. The organization was honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For, reflecting appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Construction Engineer III in our Crystal Lake or Bannockburn, IL office. The Engineer III will support the firm’s construction group on a variety of projects ranging from roadways and bridges to underground installation and treatment plant construction. The candidate will assist with the firm’s design staff when required and will have opportunities to work directly with firm clients.

• 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.

• B.S. degree in Civil/Construction Engineering from an accredited program with an emphasis in construction engineering preferred

• Professional Engineering License required
• 5+ years of proven progressive experience in construction engineering
• Experience working on IDOT or Illinois Tollway projects
• Chicago DOT and METRA construction experience desirable
• Computer skills and mastery of proprietary software (IDOT CMMS program, ISTHA eBuilder, etc)

The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000. 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.

Join Our Team! We prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through medical, dental, and vision plans, Employee Assistance Program, financial planning, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. We offer generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, flexible work arrangements (including half Fridays and varied schedules), 401k with financial advisory support, and an Employee Stock Ownership program.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer.