Project Manager, Drainage/Stormwater

Michael Baker International · Columbia

Project Manager, Drainage/Stormwater

(Hybrid)

Office Culture:

Our Columbia engineering team thrives in a warm, collaborative environment where long-standing relationships and deep institutional knowledge are the norm. Many of our employees have been with the company for decades, contributing to a strong sense of continuity, mentorship, and pride in our shared accomplishments. We foster a culture of teamwork and open communication, where ideas are freely exchanged and every voice is valued. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a new team member, you'll find a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth, innovation, and mutual respect. Beyond the work itself, our office culture brings people together through regular events, celebrations, and community-building activities. From casual lunches to themed gatherings, there's always something happening to strengthen our connections and make work more enjoyable.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a talented Drainage/Stormwater Engineer to join our busy Columbia, SC office. This Engineer will have exposure to a wide range of interesting applications under the supervision of experts and leaders in the Water industry.

What You'll Do:

Prepare construction plans and specifications
Stormwater design for projects including both bid-build and design-build projects
Assist in all aspects of roadway drainage design including bridge hydraulic studies, culvert design, closed drainage system analysis, and sediment and erosion control design
Perform hydrologic & hydraulic studies using software such as GEOPAK Drainage, HY-8, and HEC-RAS
Prepare cost-estimates and technical reports
Coordinate permitting efforts with various stormwater agencies
Train/mentor junior engineers and technicians

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field
Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in stormwater design/analysis
Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, OR eligibility to obtain license within 6-12 months
Experience with MicroStation and GEOPAK Drainage
Experience with ArcGIS
SCDOT experience
Experience with HEC-RAS, SMS, SRH-2D, and SWMM
Experience with OpenRoads Designer

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $120k - $135k 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:

Leadership opportunities, upward mobility
Professional and personal development
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

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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International is seeking a talented Drainage/Stormwater Engineer to join our busy Columbia, SC office.

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