Civil Associate, Water/Wastewater
(Hybrid)
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a motivated early career Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our team in the Columbia, SC office. This role is ideal for an engineer looking to build a strong technical foundation while gaining exposure to a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects.
You will work alongside experienced engineers on water, wastewater, and stormwater projects that include planning, design, engineering, and construction support. Project types include pipelines, pump stations, metering/flow control facilities, storage tanks, utility relocations, and stormwater systems.
This position offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills while receiving hands on mentorship from senior engineers and project managers.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for water distribution/transmission, 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 efforts.
- Assist with preparation of technical memoranda, studies, engineering reports, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
- Perform hydraulic modeling of water and sewer systems with guidance from senior staff.
- Support construction by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with contract documents.
- Contribute during the conceptual planning and design development stages.
- Participate in design and quality reviews to strengthen technical understanding and improve design outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and project staff to support project delivery and resolve design challenges.
- Work closely with senior Project Engineers and Project Managers who will provide mentorship, feedback, and career guidance.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- 2-4 years of experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water or wastewater infrastructure (water and wastewater systems, pump stations, stormwater systems).
- EIT certification or scheduled to sit for the exam.
- Self-Starter, versatile, with a strong interest in developing technical skills across a variety of projects.
- Strong communication skills, including effective coordination with project teams and clear technical writing.
- Ability to produce clear, well-organized technical documentation.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn and accept feedback.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D. Experience with MicroStation is a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 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, and vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Mentorship and structured learning opportunities
- 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.
