Drainage/Stormwater Engineer

Michael Baker Intl.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Drainage/Stormwater Engineer, where you'll engage in innovative projects that shape the future of stormwater management. You'll work closely with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights while preparing construction plans, conducting hydrologic studies, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence vital infrastructure projects and enhance your skills in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about engineering solutions that make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in stormwater design/analysis required.
• PE license in South Carolina or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction plans and specifications for stormwater projects.
• Assist in roadway drainage design and perform hydraulic studies.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Stormwater design

Hydrologic & hydraulic studies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

GEOPAK Drainage

HY-8

HEC-RAS

MicroStation

ArcGIS

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking a talented and experienced Drainage/Stormwater Engineer to join our Columbia, SC office. In this role the engineer will have exposure to a wide range of interesting applications under the supervision of experts and leaders in the Stormwater industry. As a key member of our team, you will assist other Project Engineers & Project Managers with tasks to include:

· Preparing construction plans and specifications

· Stormwater design for projects including both bid-build and design-build projects

· Assisting in all aspects of roadway drainage design including bridge hydraulic studies, culvert design, closed drainage system analysis, and sediment and erosion control design

· Performing hydrologic & hydraulic studies using software such as GEOPAK Drainage, HY-8, and HEC-RAS

· Preparing cost-estimates and technical reports

· Coordinating permitting efforts with various stormwater agencies

· Training/mentoring junior engineers and technicians

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field

· A minimum of 4 years of experience in stormwater design/analysis

· Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, OR eligibility to obtain license

· Experience with MicroStation and GEOPAK Drainage

· Experience with ArcGIS

· Strong problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· SCDOT experience

· Experience with HEC-RAS, SMS, SRH-2D, and SWMM

· Experience with OpenRoads Designer

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is 69K to 100K. 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.