Drainage/ Water Resources Engineer

ABOUT US

Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting professionals dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world's infrastructure and environmental challenges. Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. We partner with clients on projects for roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, airports, 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.

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking a Drainage/ Water Resources Engineer to join our growing Water Practice in Chicago, IL. In this position, you will support the planning, modeling, and design of complex drainage systems and stormwater management facilities. You will also 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. 

Responsibilities include:

• 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 related projects.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required. 
• 4-6 years of engineering design and/or CADD workstation experience required. 
• P.E. In the state of Illinois or the ability to acquire within six months.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, MicroStation, Geopak or ORD; familiarity with H&H models is a plus.
• Drainage experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, or Chicago Department of Transportation.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $79,428- $114,688 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. 

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 Affirmative Action/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.
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