Drainage Designer at Michael Baker International in Detroit, Michigan

Job Description:

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR).
Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Drainage Designer for our Detroit, Michigan location. Under limited supervision, plans, designs and analyzes drainage, hydrologic and hydraulic data on civil engineering projects such as bridges, tunnels, roadways, dams and a variety of drainage structures.

• Assist in preparing complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports, details and supporting documentation
• Prepares quantities and construction costs estimates
• Assist in preparing detailed and complex reports detailing inspections, tests conducted and results
• Develop drainage reports that address sound engineering practice as well as local requirements
• Visit work sites as needed
• Communicates with supervisor and clients regarding project issue
• Develops junior staff locally and in offices within the Great Lakes Region
• Defines scope, schedule and budgets requirements for projects
• Provide input and support strategy for proposals as needed
• Support marketing efforts
• Maintain task budgets and schedules
• Prepare permit information for clients
• Willingness to travel on occasion
• Attends clients meetings when necessary
• Culvert Hydraulic Analysis and sizing culverts
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Two-year technical degree in Engineering or related field
• 7-10 years of related experience
• Knowledge of Road and Drainage Design manuals and design standards
• Proficient in highway design software, including but not limited to:
  
  
  • Microstation, InRoads, Geopak drainage
  • HEC RAS
  • HY-8
  • TR-55
  • Storm CAD
  
  
• Understanding of
  
  
  • Rational Method
  • SCS method
  • NRCS Methodology
  • Bernoulli's equation
  
  

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.