Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is currently seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. As part of our Surface Water Design and Analysis Team, you will primarily provide planning, design, and modeling support for a variety of projects related to surface water projects including flood control facilities, floodplain mapping, master planning for both private developers and public sector clients, local street and highway drainage design, and sediment yield analysis. You will provide input to the preparation of drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and large technical studies. You will build and maintain important relationships with internal and external clients and vendors. In addition, our Phoenix office is seeking to expand our core of young future project managers in the Surface Water group, if desired, you will be a key part of that growth by assisting in developing project proposal scopes.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leading and/or contributing to the design or analysis effort on one or more projects
• Assist and/or help in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for various analysis efforts on one or more projects
• Prepare complex studies, design documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation
• Assist in the development of cost estimates and with defining the scope of work and man-hour requirements
• Assist in proposal production and in implementing marketing initiatives
• Prepare documentation required by regulatory agencies to obtain permits
• Travel occasionally, as required

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university is required (post-graduate degree is preferred)
• Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona is preferred
• 6 or more years of experience in surface water analysis, planning, and design is required
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Proficiency using AutoCAD or Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS is required
• Proficiency with HEC-HMS, RAS 1D/2D, FLO-2D and/or PC/XP-SWMM is preferred
• Experience that includes hydrology, hydraulics, drainage, and stormwater management is required
• Experience working on highway drainage projects in Arizona is considered a plus
• Advanced modeling skill using FLO-2D and other drainage experience
• Experience with 2-dimensional hydraulic modeling is preferred

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $100k - $125k 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.

About Us

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 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.

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About the Team

WATER RESOURCES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's Water Group provides innovative consulting, planning and engineering solutions for the entire spectrum of the water cycle. We have proven experience in providing a full range of professional services from scientific and technical analysis, concept through design, and construction support services. Protection and management of water resources starts at the watershed level and follows the movement of water through urban and agricultural areas, streams, lakes and reservoirs, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and water/wastewater treatment plants.