Description
We have over 3,400 employees in almost 100 locations throughout the United States. Our services cover engineering, consulting, design, planning, architecture, environmental, construction, and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and various commercial clients. We strive for excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to address complex challenges.
TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE
Michael Baker International is consistently ranked as a Top 20 transportation firm by Engineering News-Record. Our team of professionals specializes in transportation planning, design, permitting, construction management, and inspection. We are also recognized for our expertise in operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International’s well-established Transportation Engineering Team in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Civil Associate I who will assist Project Engineers and Project Managers with tasks appropriate for a junior engineer, including data review, site review, field documentation, data collection, data organization, data analysis, cost estimates, technical writing, and horizontal and vertical geometric design for highway, bridge, and structures projects.
- You will work with Project Engineers and Managers who will guide you in the development of deliverables and various tasks.
- May provide support services for municipal agencies and be charged to act as an extension of staff in limited situations.
- Occasionally visits work site(s), reporting findings to more experienced engineers and/or project managers.
- Communicates with clients regarding project issues, holds and attends meetings.
- Assists with defining the scope of work and labor hour requirements.
- Assists project managers and more experienced engineers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met.
- Coordinates with technicians to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation.
- Responsible for maintaining knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training.
- You can take pride in being an integral part of the organization and contributing to the success of your clients, your organization, and yourself!
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with coursework/experience relevant to working in the Public Works/Transportation field
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience
- EIT preferred or must be on track to receive within 6 months of hire
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil3D, Microsoft Office
- An eagerness to learn and apply your engineering skills to develop creative problem-solving designs
- The ability to communicate and effectively participate as part of an engineering team
- Computer knowledge/experience with the following is a huge plus: AutoCAD/Microstation/InRoads/OpenRoads, Microsoft Project
- MUST list GPA on our resume to be considered
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$99,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.
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.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.
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