Civil Engineer II, Water

Michael Baker International; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks enthusiastic engineers for a dynamic role in water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, working on vital infrastructure that enhances community safety and environmental sustainability. With opportunities for mentorship and career advancement, you'll engage in diverse tasks from planning and design to construction support. This position offers a flexible work environment, allowing you to balance office, home, and field work. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Mentorship from Experienced Professionals

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Proficient in technical writing and communication.
• Possess a Virginia P.E. license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planning studies and preliminary engineering efforts.
• Prepare design calculations and technical specifications.
• Support construction efforts by reviewing shop drawings.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Hydraulic Modeling

Project Management

Field Investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Suite

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

WHY MICHAEL BAKER

Michael Baker provides a flexible work environment with a balance mix of office, home and field work. You'll be a part of our team of experienced talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering and construction support. If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated, organized and with excellent technical and communication skills, you may be the successful candidate our growing Water Practice in Virginia Beach is seeking.

Michael Baker is committed to the growth of our internal personnel, and we support this with world class learning and development. The successful candidate will be mentored by seasoned program/project managers and have opportunities for career advancement. In addition, the successful candidate will have the personal satisfaction of completing activities to protect our communities as well as improve the environment we live in by creating more recreational areas. As a company, We Make a Difference!

VIRGINIA WATER PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 Water Supply firm, Michael Baker offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of municipal utility planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. Our focus includes the study, design and implementation of a broad variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater needs. We deal with the movement and disposition of all water types and our projects include source water, treatment, transmission systems, and distribution. Our wastewater projects include gravity and pumped conveyance, treatment and discharge while our stormwater efforts include the study, analysis, design and implementation of the latest BMP methods and technologies. We work closely with our clients to analyze their systems, identify issues and develop the most innovative and cost-effective solutions.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking water, wastewater and stormwater engineers and associates for our Virginia and Maryland locations. The opening can be located in our Alexandria, Manassas, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Baltimore offices. Michael Baker provides a flexible work environment with a balance mix of office, home and field work. You'll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering and construction support. Tasks will include the following with respect to water, wastewater, and stormwater systems:

• Planning studies, analyses and preliminary engineering efforts. Develop engineering reports and technical memoranda. Perform hydraulic modeling.
• Prepare design calculations, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Research products and materials and conduct technical evaluations.
• Preparation of quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates, etc.
• Participate in field visits and investigations.
• Participate in client meetings, meeting preparation and presentations.
• Support construction efforts by reviewing shop drawings for conformance to contract documents.
• Partner with management and supervision of contractors and subconsultants during all project phases.
• Assist with technical proposals during the pursuit of key projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, surveyors, and other engineers).
• Work with senior Project Engineers and Managers who will guide you in the development of project documents.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field
• Have 6-10 years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water, wastewater and stormwater collection and conveyance infrastructure and related facilities water distribution/transmission and gravity sewer pipelines, force mains, and pump stations.
• Self-starter interested in working on a variety of projects supporting the Water Group.
• Have excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation.
• Possess a Virginia P.E. license (and/or able to obtain a reciprocal Virginia P.E. license immediately).
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint are required
• Knowledge with AutoCAD, MicroStation and GIS is highly desired

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $98k - $155k. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Michael Baker is actively seeking water, wastewater and stormwater engineers and associates for our Virginia and Maryland locations. The opening can be located in our Alexandria, Manassas, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Baltimore offices. Michael Baker provides a flexible work environment with a balance mix of office, home and field work. You'll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering and construction support.