Job DescriptionWhat We're Looking For:Michael Baker International is seeking a
Surface Water Department Manager to lead and grow our Alaska Surface Water Practice out of our
Anchorage or
Fairbanks, AK office. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, project management, staff development, and business development support for a diverse portfolio of cold regions water resources projects throughout Alaska.
What You'll Do:- Manage hydrologic and hydraulic studies for transportation, municipal, aviation, and energy-related infrastructure projects.
- Provide technical guidance on watershed assessments, hydrologic and hydraulic models, data collection, floodplain studies, erosion and scour analyses, river engineering solutions, and stormwater system design.
- Serve as Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge on key assignments, overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop engineers, hydrologists, and technical staff, supporting career development and performance management.
- Coordinate workload balancing and resource planning across the Alaska office and the National Water Practice.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and safety while ensuring QA/QC procedures on all department projects.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and represent Michael Baker through professional organizations and industry events.
- Perform hands-on field work as needed.
What You Need to Succeed:- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alaska, or ability to obtain Alaska licensure through comity (Certified Floodplain Manager / CFM preferred).
- 12+ years of progressively responsible water resources engineering experience, including leading multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proven project management experience managing budgets, schedules, staffing, and mentoring technical staff.
- Strong communication, client relationship skills, and a successful track record of business development and project capture.
- Experience with HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), HEC-HMS, SRH-2D, HY-8, GIS, and related modeling tools, plus bridge/culvert design, scour evaluations, and sediment transport.
- Existing relationships with Alaska transportation, municipal, federal, and Tribal clients.
- Willingness for hands-on and time-in-the-field work.
Compensation:The approximate compensation range for this position is
$120,097 - $187,558 per year. 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.
Why Choose Us:- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Professional and personal development programs
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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About the TeamWATER 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.
