Senior Stream Restoration – Stormwater Engineer

Michael Baker International

Senior Stream Restoration & Stormwater Engineer at Michael Baker International leading initiatives in Alexandria Civil Engineering. Expertise in stormwater management and mentoring teams essential.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $121,803 - $191,856 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior technical leader for stormwater and water resources projects
Lead and support stream restoration and stormwater design efforts across multiple projects
Help grow local stream restoration capabilities while contributing to regional and national initiatives
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, H&H modeling, and stream/ecological restoration
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
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 stream restoration and natural channel design
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

water resources engineeringstormwater designH&H modelingstream restorationflood mitigationdrainage designwatershed planningerosion controltechnical analysisproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationrelationship buildingteam coordinationquality assurancequality controlproposal developmentguidancecollaboration

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Virginia PEMaryland PE