Senior Water Utility Engineer - Hybrid Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k with advisor

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Senior Water Utility Engineer to lead hydraulic modeling, master planning, and design for municipal water projects across the Chicagoland area. Hybrid work options include Chicago, Crystal Lake, Mokena, and Naperville, IL.

The role requires 6+ years in potable water system analysis, IL P.E., and strong coordination with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality water infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-year B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
• Illinois P.E. License required (or able to obtain through reciprocity).
• 6+ years of experience in potable water system analysis and design.
• Expertise in potable water hydraulic modeling, including master planning.
• Experience with delivering detailed water system design and plan preparation.
• Ability to travel throughout Illinois service areas (own transportation) and attend client meetings.

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 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.

Skills

Water hydraulics

Hydraulic modeling

Water system master planning

ArcGIS

WaterGEMS

InfoWater Pro

Technical writing

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

WaterGEMS

InfoWater Pro

Job description

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Senior Water Utility Engineer to lead hydraulic modeling, master planning, and design for municipal water projects across the Chicagoland area. Hybrid work options include Chicago, Crystal Lake, Mokena, and Naperville, IL.

The role requires 6+ years in potable water system analysis, IL P.E., and strong coordination with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality water infrastructure solutions.