DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking a Drainage/Water Resources Lead to join the team in our Detroit, MI office and support the planning, modeling, and design of complex drainage systems and storm water management facilities. The Water Resources Engineer will act as the design task leader for drainage related projects; responsible for task budget and schedules; attending and actively participating in client meetings; and assist in developing marketing proposals. He (she) will work within an interdisciplinary team including 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:

Ability to lead projects and manage staff. Development of plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates for municipal, transportation, and other water resources projects Prepare design calculations for civil, sewer, grading, and storm water drainage infrastructure; also continue to perform analysis, review, drafting, and construction document production of more complex concepts Utilize a CADD workstation to prepare engineering construction drawings and oversee the production and completion of preliminary and final plan sets Work with internal and external engineering teams in developing preliminary and final design plans and details Participate in design and quality reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations Consult with and advise internal and external clients on project needs including, but not limited to, establishing manpower requirements, cost estimates, and design schedules Provide input to projects during the conceptual and planning stages Assign tasks to lower-level design personnel, provide technical guidance, and review completed assignments for accuracy Prepare detail and layout drawings and sketches of unusual, complex, or original designs requiring the application of practical engineering knowledge Capable of determining material types, descriptions, and quantities for the project Provide lower-level design/drafting personnel with design concepts for preparation of finished design drawings, general layouts, and guidance in refining technical requirements Regularly interface with other departments, clients, vendors, project managers, and project engineers in order to support production of project deliverables and to resolve conflicting priorities Assist in the development of junior staff  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 Coordinate with and obtain environmental permits. Ability to grow a team of direct reports. Flexibility to grow into a senior technical or project manager leadership position. 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

8-12 years of design and CADD workstation experience P.E. License or the ability to acquire one in six months Proficient in MicroStation ORD, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus. Proficient in Hydraulic Modeling software such as HydroCAD, XP-SWMM, and/or HEC-RAS. 2D modeling experience is preferred. Preferred experience in the state of Michigan.  Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $105,989-$157,643. 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.  

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

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT 

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. 

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.