Drainage/Water Resources Engineer-Chicago
Michael Baker International
Chicago, IL · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
What We're Looking for:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Drainage/Water Resources Engineer to join our Water Practice in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will support the planning, modeling, and design of complex drainage systems and stormwater management facilities. He (she) will work with an interdisciplinary team of civil engineers, surveyors, GIS, estimators, project managers, and support drafting/design staff to ensure each design deliverable meets what the client is looking for.
What You'll do:
Prepare design calculations for sewer, grading, and stormwater drainage infrastructure; perform analysis, technical reviews, drafting, and construction document production
Prepare Phase I drainage studies including existing and proposed drainage plans, hydraulic reports, and Location Drainage Studies
Prepare Phase II engineering plans and specifications for drainage facilities including storm sewers, detention ponds and water quality facilities, erosion and sediment control plans
Utilize a CADD workstation to prepare engineering construction drawings and oversee the production and completion of preliminary and final plan sets in adherence with department CAD standards
Work with internal and external engineering teams in the design, quality reviews, and development of preliminary and final design plans and details
Assign tasks to lower-level design personnel, provide technical guidance, and review completed assignments for accuracy
Capable of determining material types, descriptions, quantities, and project cost estimates and construction schedules
Use technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards or details such as ones employed by local government utility departments, state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) or other agencies
be responsible for task budget and schedules for drainage/stormwater related projects.
What You Need to Succeed:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
4-6 years of engineering design and/or CADD workstation experience
P.E. In the state of Illinois or the ability to acquire within six months
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ORD
Experience with H&H models
Drainage experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and/or Chicago Department of Transportation
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $85,909–$124,046 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
Tuition Reimbursement
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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.
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*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.