Senior Stormwater Engineer
Civil Engineer III
Location: Alexandria, VA (Hybrid)
What We’re Looking For
Michael Baker International is seeking a Stormwater Engineer to support the continued growth of our Alexandria Civil Engineering & Environmental (CEE) practice—which has experienced over 80% growth in the past two years.
This role is ideal for a technical leader with strong expertise in stormwater, and hydrology & hydraulics (H&H), who is passionate about delivering high-quality work and mentoring high-performing teams.
You’ll bring a balance of technical leadership, project delivery experience, and a collaborative mindset, while contributing to both local initiatives and broader regional and national programs.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a senior technical leader for stormwater and water resources projects
- Lead and support stormwater design efforts across multiple projects
- Help grow local water resources practice while contributing to regional and national initiatives
Project experience will include:
- Hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) modeling and analysis to inform data-driven planning
- Pond retrofits, green infrastructure, and low impact development (LID)
- Flood modeling and mitigation strategies
- Stormwater management (SWM) and BMP design, including inspections for environmental compliance
- Pedestrian trail design and park retrofits to enhance community access
- Site design and site assessments to support sustainable land use
- Erosion stabilization and utility system improvements
- Experience in stream restoration/rehabilitation is preferred but not required
Additional responsibilities:
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
- Support proposal development and technical pursuits
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
- Ensure high-quality deliverables through strong QA/QC practices
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in water resources engineering with a focus on stormwater, and H&H modeling
- Proven experience leading technical analysis and design for stormwater and flood mitigation projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Virginia PE preferred (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Maryland PE is a plus
Technical Skills
- Advanced experience with H&H modeling tools (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, PondPack, CivilStorm, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of stormwater system design and analysis
- Experience with floodplain studies, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies
- Familiarity with drainage design, watershed planning, and erosion/sediment control
- Understanding of regulatory permitting (Section 401/404, VPDES)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience developing plans, reports, and technical specifications
- Stream/ecological restoration and natural channel design is preferred but not required
Leadership & Project Delivery
- Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary projects
- Strong ability to mentor and develop staff
- Excellent client-facing communication skills
Business Development
- Experience supporting proposals and technical approaches
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships
Compensation
The approximate salary range for this position is $121,803 – $191,856.
This range represents a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skillset, education, and location.
Why Choose Us
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
About UsMichael 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.
CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE
Michael Baker International’s civil engineering professionals manage and staff active projects in over 40 countries on five continents. Services are provided for a broad range of projects and capabilities, including highways, airports, bridges, rail and transit systems, government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, oil and gas infrastructure, and commercial/urban development. Our fields of expertise span all areas of civil engineering and include an extensive variety of specialty disciplines, such as environmental compliance and restoration, coastal engineering, urban development, and mining.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years progressive experience in water resources engineering with focus on stormwater and H&H modeling
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Virginia PE preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Maryland PE is a plus
- Advanced experience with H&H modeling tools (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, PondPack, CivilStorm, or similar)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience with stormwater system design, stormwater management (SWM) and BMP design, pond retrofits, green infrastructure, and LID
- Experience with floodplain studies, risk assessment, and flood mitigation strategies
- Understanding of regulatory permitting (Section 401/404, VPDES)
- Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Experience mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers; strong client-facing communication skills
- Experience in stream/ecological restoration and natural channel design
- Experience supporting proposals and technical pursuits / business development
Michael Baker International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, 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.
