Your future position: Government Funding Specialist

Choose your location: Crystal Lake, Mokena, Naperville, Chicago, or Bannockburn IL office.

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they discover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in client service, 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 Government Funding Specialist to research, pursue, and administer the use of EPA (including State Revolving Loan funds), USDA, DCEO, CDBG, WIFIA, and other funds for planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and energy efficiency projects in Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas. Finding and implementing funding solutions is one of the most critical services we can provide our clients.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Prepare funding assistance proposals as requested.
• Prepare preliminary design reports, funding nomination forms, project plans, and funding applications per the requirements of the applicable funding programs.
• Coordinate with engineering to obtain information to complete preliminary design reports, funding nomination forms, project plans, and funding applications.
• Advise project team on application process and schedules.
• Review plans and specs and provide advice when necessary to ensure compliance with loan requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of available funding opportunities.
• Assist with tracking B&W’s applications throughout the application and award process.

Education/Certification Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Communications, Marketing or a related program preferred.

Must-haves, what you will bring

• 4+ years of experience with loan and grant programs
• Ability to independently handle a variety of ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong written, verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
• Grant writing certification is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign is a plus.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $30.00-$40.00. 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 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