Drainage/Stormwater Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Drainage/Stormwater Engineer in Columbia, SC, where you'll engage in diverse projects under expert supervision. This role involves preparing construction plans, conducting hydrologic and hydraulic studies, and mentoring junior engineers. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, this established firm has been tackling complex infrastructure challenges for over 80 years. If you're passionate about making a difference in the water industry and eager to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in stormwater design and analysis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina or eligibility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stormwater design

Hydraulic studies

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

GEOPAK Drainage

HY-8

HEC-RAS

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is seeking a talented Drainage/Stormwater Engineer to join our busy Columbia, SC office. This Engineer will have exposure to a wide range of interesting applications under the supervision of experts and leaders in the Water 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 - $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.

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 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.