Rail Civil Associate at Michael Baker International

Posted in General Business 24 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: moon township, Pennsylvania





Job Description:

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 4,000 employees across 85 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients' needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Rail Civil Associate to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA (Moon Township). In this position you will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the development of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of mainline, industrial, yard and terminal projects with various freight and transit clients. The Rail Track Civil Associate's tasks include the design of horizontal and vertical rail alignments, design of track roadbed grading and the development of cross sections, assisting with overall preparation of rail plans and development of quantities.

This position will also be involved with bridge plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates. Civil Associate tasks vary from designing superstructure replacements and rehabilitations, designing retaining walls and substructures, and assisting with overall preparation of structure plans and development of quantities. Your tasks may also include field inspection work for the purposes of structure ratings and plan development.

Additional tasks may include:


  • Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Rail and Bridge Design projects
  • Perform horizontal and vertical alignment design calculations
  • Work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers within large multi-disciplinary design team
  • Periodically perform rail or bridge site inspections
  • Work closely with professional engineers to execute rail or bridge design tasks
  • Prepare structural designs/ analysis, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and load rating calculations
  • Perform structural element design calculations
  • Review bridge record plans and develop them within CAD

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Pursuing Fundamentals of Engineering exam
  • 0-2 years of engineering experience; rail or bridge experience/ interest preferred
  • Proficiency with CAD (MicroStation & AutoCAD), Microsoft Office; InRoads/ InRail/ OpenRail experience is a plus
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
  • Strong interest in railroad design
  • Desire to obtain PE
  • Availability to occasionally travel to other local offices and job site locations

WHAT WOULD MAKE ME STAND OUT AS A CANDIDATE?

  • Play an integral part in preparation of construction plans, specifications and cost estimates for rail designs
  • Possess high initiative and demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach to project development with project team members, clients, contractors and review agencies

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $57,569- $83,115 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.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:


  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

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.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.Michael Baker Internationalis seeking aRail Civil Associateto join our team in Pittsburgh, PA (Moon Township). In this position you will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the development of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of mainline, industrial, yard and terminal projects with various freight and transit clients. The Rail Track Civil Associate's tasks include the design of horizontal and vertical rail alignments, design of track roadbed grading and the development of cross sections, assisting with overall preparation of rail plans and development of quantities.





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