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Senior Water System Engineer

Baxter & Woodman
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Your future position: Senior Water System Engineer

Choose your location: Chicago, Crystal Lake, Mokena, or Naperville, IL offices, Hybrid, or Fully Remote

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

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2024 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 Senior Water System 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 – solving problems for people.

What your day-to-day will look like

  • Develop hydraulic models of water distribution systems.
  • Lead preparation of water system master plans.
  • Evaluation and design of potable water facilities.
  • Manage water distribution system study and design projects.
  • Leading a team of project engineers and technical support staff.
  • Permitting with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
  • Performing quality control reviews of water models, reports, and/or design.
  • Preparation of plans and specifications for construction.
  • Represent Baxter & Woodman at municipal meetings.
  • Preparation of competitive proposals and participation in interviews.
  • Develop business in the Chicagoland area.

Education/Certification Requirements

  • 4-year B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Illinois P.E. License required (or the ability to obtain through reciprocity).

Must-haves, what you will bring

  • 6 years of experience in potable water system analysis and design.
  • Expertise in potable water hydraulic modeling, including master planning.
  • Expertise with WaterGEMs and InfoWater Pro, plus ArcGIS.
  • Knowledge of basic principles of water system design and plan preparation.
  • Experience in consulting engineering, public works, or construction.
  • 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, computer, and organizational skills.

Compensation: The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. 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 - affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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