Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid Master Planning

baxterwoodman; Crystal Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) and ESOP

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Work from home on half Fridays

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer to lead hydraulic modeling, master planning, and design for municipal water projects in the Chicagoland area. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and clients to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and resources, oversee project teams, and ensure technical excellence while traveling within Illinois. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in potable water system analysis and design.
• Expertise in potable water hydraulic modeling, including master planning.
• Experience with ArcGIS and WaterGEMS and/or InfoWater Pro.
• Experience delivering detailed water system design and plan preparation.
• Ability to travel throughout Illinois service areas and attend meetings.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 designs.
• Lead teams of project engineers and technical 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.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Water distribution

Project management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

WaterGEMS

InfoWater Pro

Job description

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer to lead hydraulic modeling, master planning, and design for municipal water projects in the Chicagoland area. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and clients to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and resources, oversee project teams, and ensure technical excellence while traveling within Illinois. Hybrid work options are available.