WHY MICHAEL BAKER

Michael Baker provides a flexible work environment with a balance mix of office, home and field work.  You’ll be a part of our team of experienced talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering and construction support.  If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated, organized and with excellent technical and communication skills, you may be the successful candidate our growing Water Practice in Virginia Beach is seeking.  

Michael Baker is committed to the growth of our internal personnel, and we support this with world class learning and development. The successful candidate will be mentored by seasoned program/project managers and have opportunities for career advancement.  In addition, the successful candidate will have the personal satisfaction of completing activities to protect our communities as well as improve the environment we live in by creating more recreational areas.  As a company, We Make a Difference!

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, wastewater, and stormwater 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 while our stormwater efforts include the study, analysis, design and implementation of the latest BMP methods and technologies.  We work closely with our clients to analyze their systems, identify issues and develop the most innovative and cost-effective solutions. 

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking water, wastewater and stormwater engineers and associates for our Virginia locations.  The opening can be located in our Alexandria, Manassas, Richmond and Virginia Beach offices.  Michael Baker provides a flexible work environment with a balance mix of office, home and field work.  You’ll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering and construction support.  Tasks will include the following with respect to water, wastewater, and stormwater systems:

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, and 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.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field  Have 6-10 years of increasingly-responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water, wastewater and stormwater collection and conveyance infrastructure and related facilities 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 a reciprocal Virginia P.E. license immediately). Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint is required Knowledge with AutoCAD, MicroStation and GIS is highly desired

The approximate compensation range for this position is 83K to 128K. 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.