Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer

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Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer to work in our growing Water Practice. Baxter & Woodman works with municipal clients on projects of all sizes, putting the client and the solution first.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and provides exceptional client service. You’ll lead the planning and execution of water system modeling, evaluation, and design projects. The position involves close coordination with both internal partners and external stakeholders to achieve high-quality project outcomes. You’ll also oversee project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure financial and operational goals are consistently met.

• →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/or design.
• →Lead teams of project engineers and technical support staff.
• →Preparation of 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 and WaterGEMS and/or InfoWater 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.