Water Resources Engineer

Company: Michael Baker International
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting services dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world's infrastructure and environmental challenges. Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges. WATER 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. WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER DESCRIPTION Michael Baker is actively seeking a Water Resources Engineer who will assist Project Managers with tasks including data review, site review, data analysis, civil engineering planning and design. The Water Resources Engineer will prepare hydrological & hydraulic calculations and modeling, assist with preparing technical reports, technical exhibits and design drawings. You will work with the H&H and drainage design group. This role will expose the engineer to a wide range of interesting applications under the supervision of experts and industry leaders in Water Resource Engineering. Responsibilities will include: Developing hydrologic and hydraulic models, to preparing plans, specifications and estimates and performing data collection and field work Develop hydrologic and 1-D, unsteady and 2-D hydraulic models Analyze and design hydraulic structures and subsurface flow systems Prepare maps and technical reports Develop drawings and specifications for design projects Coordinate changes to drawings and specifications with project team members Develop cost estimates and conduct quantity takeoffs for design projects Provide technical review support for other projects to support drainage and water resources design discipline. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 4+ years of water resources engineering experience Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other engineering discipline with water resources engineering experience, Master's degree preferred Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering project team including staff development Hold a Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) License, or the ability to obtain within six months through reciprocity Valid U.S. driver's license Must demonstrate excellent speaking, oral and written communication skills 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. As a covered federal contractor, Michael Baker International is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, and its implementing guidelines. If the federal vaccine mandate is found to be valid and enforceable, this will include ensuring that all covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except in limited circumstances where there is a legal entitlement to an accommodate.-- - 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. -- -IND

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