Civil Engineer, Dam Safety
Michael Baker International
Pittsburgh, PA · Posted March 13, 2026
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About the job
Civil Engineer, Dam Safety
(Hybrid)
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Engineer, Dam Safety to work on multi-disciplined dam projects within our Great Lakes Region.
What You’ll Do:
Work closely with internal staff, clients, and regulatory agencies as part of a multi-discipline team.
Develop project scope of work documents and project plans that include an analysis of benefit, cost, work schedule, and any related risks.
Assist design team in developing project drawings, technical specifications, schedule, and bid tabs.
Monitor and communicate project related issues, scope changes variances and contingencies that may arise during the design or construction of projects.
Assist in marketing for the surface water discipline, the office, and Michael Baker as a whole.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related engineering degree
Licensed P.E.
4+ years of engineering experience
Knowledge of permit application development and coordination for federal, state, and local agencies
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience working on projects around planning & feasibility, assessments, design, grading, and detailing of dam and surface water facilities is a plus
* Will consider candidates with a background in hydrology and hydraulic design and analyses; structural evaluations and design; and/or geotechnical investigations and evaluations.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 per year. 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.