Civil Associate I - Drainage (Finance)

Michael Baker is actively seeking an entry level water/wastewater/water resources Civil Associate to join our team in Carlsbad, CA. You'll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, stormwater, roadway drainage, and municipal infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering, and construction support, with a focus on pipelines, pump stations, metering/flow control facilities, storage tanks, utility system expansions and utility relocations, stormwater systems, bridge/culvert hydraulics, floodplain management, dam safety, etc.

DESCRIPTION

As part of our Water Practice, you will primarily provide planning, design, and construction support for a variety of projects related to surface water projects including flood control facilities, floodplain mapping, master planning for both private developers and public sector clients, local street and highway drainage design, and sediment transport analysis. You will provide input to the preparation of construction drawings and specifications and large technical studies. You will build and maintain important relationships with internal and external clients and vendors. In addition, our Irvine office is seeking to expand our core of young future project managers in the Surface Water group, if desired, you will be a key part of that growth by assisting in developing project proposal scopes.

• The majority of your day would be spent leading and/or contributing to the design or analysis effort on one or more projects.
• Prepare complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the development of cost estimates.
• Assist with defining scope of work and man-hour requirements.
• Assist in proposal production and in implementing marketing initiatives.
• Prepare documentation required by regulatory agencies to obtain permits.
• Travel occasionally, as required.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, advanced degree preferred.
• 0 to 2 years' experience in surface water analysis, planning, and design. Advanced degree as a partial substitute for years work experience.
• Pursuing an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) designation preferred
• You should have excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.
• You'll need to be outgoing, organized and assertive. You'll also need to be able to network and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
• AutoCAD (preferably with Civil 3D experience), Bentley MicroStation, Inroads, and ArcGIS.
• Willingness to learn hydrology, hydraulics, drainage, storm water management.
• Proficiency with some or all of the following programs: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, WSPG, FLO-2D and/or XP-SWMM
• You'll need to be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $65,859 to $95,084. 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.

About us

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

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 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.

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Michael Baker is actively seeking an entry level water/wastewater/water resources Civil Associate to join our team in Carlsbad, CA. You'll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, stormwater, roadway drainage, and municipal infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering, and construction support, with a focus on pipelines, pump stations, metering/flow control facilities, storage tanks, utility system expansions and utility relocations, stormwater systems, bridge/culvert hydraulics, floodplain management, dam safety, etc.