Project Manager – Drainage/Stormwater

Michael Baker International

. Prepare construction plans and specifications .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stormwater design and analysis, including hydrologic and hydraulic studies, while effectively mentoring junior engineers. Proficient in preparing construction plans, specifications, and technical reports, with strong coordination skills for permitting efforts.

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Stormwater Design/AnalysisProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseMicroStationHEC-RASSCDOT Experience

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Hard Skills

Hydrologic StudiesHydraulic StudiesCost EstimationTechnical ReportingRoadway Drainage DesignCulvert DesignSediment Control DesignErosion Control DesignClosed Drainage System AnalysisBridge Hydraulic Studies

Soft Skills

MentoringTrainingCoordination

Tools & Technologies

GEOPAK DrainageArcGISOpenRoads DesignerSMSSRH-2DSWMM

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringEligibility for PE License

Industry Keywords

Construction PlansSpecificationsPermittingStormwater Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare construction plans and specifications
Perform stormwater design for bid-build and design-build projects
Assist with roadway drainage design, including bridge hydraulic studies, culvert design, closed drainage system analysis, and sediment and erosion control design
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic studies
Prepare cost estimates and technical reports
Coordinate permitting efforts with stormwater agencies
Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field
15+ 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
Pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits