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Civil Engineer, Water

(Hybrid work schedule available)

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 and wastewater 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. We work closely with our clients to analyze their systems, identify issues and develop the most innovative and cost-effective solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker is actively seeking water and wastewater engineers and associates for our Virginia Beach office. We provide a flexible work environment with a balanced mix of office, home and field work. You’ll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering and construction support.

What You’ll Do:

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, 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.

What You Need to Succeed:

Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or related engineering field.

6+ years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water and wastewater facilities such as 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 VA P.E. license immediately).

Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint are required.

Knowledge using AutoCAD, MicroStation and GIS is highly desired.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 annually. 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.

Why Choose Us:

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability

Professional and personal development

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.