Civil Engineer, Water/Wastewater
Michael Baker International
Location: Alexandria, VA 22301, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Professional Services
Occupational Category: 17-0000.00 – Architecture and Engineering
Posted: Friday, 21 August 2026
Valid Through: Sunday, 20 September 2026
Job Description
Michael Baker International is hiring a Civil Engineer, Water/Wastewater in Alexandria, VA. This is a full-time position.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is actively seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Northern Virginia office. You’ll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, stormwater and municipal infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering and construction support, with a focus on pipelines, pump stations, metering/flow control facilities, storage tanks, utility relocations, stormwater systems, etc.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for water distribution/transmission and wastewater collection and conveyance systems (e.g. pump stations, pipelines, storage tanks) and stormwater systems.
- Research products and materials and conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design as it relates to water and wastewater conveyance systems.
- Assist with preparation of technical memoranda, studies, engineering reports, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates, etc.
- Perform hydraulic modeling of water and sewer systems.
- Support construction by reviewing shop drawings for conformance to contract documents
- Assist with technical proposals during the pursuit of key projects.
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, surveyors, and other engineers).
- Work with senior Project Engineers and Managers who will guide you in the development of project documents.
- Support and mentor junior staff (EITs and technicians) on effective project delivery and best practices.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline
- 4+ years of water resources engineering experience
- Virginia Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering project team including staff development.
- Must demonstrate excellent speaking, oral, and written communication skills
- Knowledgeable in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $98, 000 - $115, 000 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:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD& D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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