Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-05
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer
Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer
Location:
Chicago, Crystal Lake, Mokena, or Naperville, IL (Hybrid)
Baxter & Woodman is offering a senior water infrastructure engineering position within our growing Water Practice. The role involves working with municipal clients on projects of all sizes, providing client-focused solutions. Responsibilities include leading the planning and execution of water system modeling, evaluation, and design projects, coordinating with internal partners and external stakeholders, and ensuring project budgets, schedules, and resources meet financial and operational goals.
WhatYour Day-to-day Will Look Like
- Develop hydraulic models of water distribution systems.
- Conduct advanced hydraulic modeling to inform infrastructure planning and optimize operations.
- Lead preparation of water system master plans.
- Evaluate and design potable water facilities and water mains.
- Manage water distribution system study and design projects.
- Perform quality control reviews of water models, reports, and design.
- Lead teams of project engineers and technical support staff.
- Prepare plans and specifications for construction.
- Represent Baxter & Woodman at municipal meetings.
- Prepare competitive proposals and participate in interviews.
- Develop business in the Chicagoland area.
- 4-year B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
- Illinois P.E. License required (or the ability to obtain through reciprocity).
- 6+ years of experience in potable water system analysis and design.
- Expertise in potable water hydraulic modeling, including master planning.
- Expertise with ArcGIS, Water
GEMS and/or Info Water Pro. - Experience in delivering detailed water system design and plan preparation.
- Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman’s Illinois service areas (own transportation) and attend client and in-office meetings as required.
- Excellent technical writing skills.
- Strong verbal and organizational skills.
The pay range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
You matter! Our Outstanding BenefitsWe prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision plans, an Employee Assistance Program, dedicated benefit advisors, a financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, accident and cancer coverage. We provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, 401(k) plans with expert advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program.
These benefits support both professional and personal life.
Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer.
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