Drainage/Water Resources Engineer-Chicago

Michael Baker International•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Drainage/Water Resources Engineer to join its Water Practice in Chicago, Illinois. The successful candidate will support the planning, modeling, and design of complex drainage systems and stormwater management facilities. The role works with an interdisciplinary team of civil engineers, surveyors, GIS specialists, estimators, project managers, and drafting/design staff to ensure deliverables meet client needs. The engineer prepares drainage calculations and studies, develops engineering plans and specifications, produces construction drawings, and contributes to design reviews and project delivery. The role also provides technical guidance to lower-level design personnel and is responsible for task budgets and schedules for drainage and stormwater projects. The posting identifies the role as hybrid and gives an approximate annual compensation range of $85,909–$124,046.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
4–6 years of engineering design and/or CADD workstation experience.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Illinois, or ability to acquire one within six months.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ORD.
Experience with H&H models.
Drainage experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and/or Chicago Department of Transportation.

Responsibilities

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, water quality facilities, and erosion and sediment control plans.
Use a CADD workstation to prepare engineering construction drawings and oversee production and completion of preliminary and final plan sets in accordance with department CAD standards.
Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams on 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.
Determine material types, descriptions, quantities, project cost estimates, and construction schedules.
Use technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards or details, including those used by local government utility departments, state Departments of Transportation, and other agencies.
Manage task budgets and schedules for drainage and stormwater-related projects.