Civil Engineer, Water/Wastewater

Civil Engineer, Water

(Hybrid work schedule available)

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 and wastewater 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.

We work closely with our clients to analyze their systems, identify issues and develop the most innovative and cost-effective solutions. 

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker is actively seeking water and wastewater engineers and associates for our Virginia Beach office. We provide a flexible work environment with a balanced mix of office, home and field work. You’ll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering and construction support. 

What You’ll Do:


* 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, 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.

What You Need to Succeed:


* Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or related engineering field.


* 6+ years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water and wastewater facilities such as 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 ...