Job Description:

AVIATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International knows the business of airports - from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call "extension of staff" to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking an Aviation Civil Engineer with 5 - 7 years of professional experience to join the aviation team in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving production of airfield designs and development of construction plans and specifications across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering, including airfield projects, rehabilitation, reconstruction, new airfield pavements, grading and drainage, and general civil site works associated with land development, etc.

While every day can be a new adventure in the life of an Aviation Civil Engineer, a typical day can include:

• On-site field investigations, design of construction plans and specifications and performing construction administration
• General coordination with the internal design team, multiple A/E disciplines, and external teaming partners
• Performing engineering calculations
• Analysis of survey data, geotechnical data, subsurface utility information, and other items required for the project/site development.
• Writing technical engineering reports.
• Performing Quantity Take-Offs and coordination with cost estimators

The career path beyond a Civil Engineer II in the aviation group includes a few potential opportunities for growth depending on your desired path. One could become a Technical Manager becoming responsible for technical project management for multiple projects. One could become a Project Manager becoming responsible for all aspects of project management and managing the client throughout the life of a project. In all cases, Michael Baker is committed to the growth of our internal employees, and we support this with world class learning and development, including internal training that leads to career advancement.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 - 7 years of professional experience in all aspects of site civil engineering for design, including grading and drainage design, utility design, etc. A Master's degree can be substituted for 1-2 years of the 5 years minimum
• Professional Engineer preferred, or EIT Certification with a path towards obtaining PE
• Experience in design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D design.
• Airfield civil design including airfield pavement design.
• Knowledge of FAA and/or DoD UFC technical requirements, policies, and procedures
• Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines.
• Attention to detail and effective decision making, organization, and editing skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Work independently and within a team setting to support projects and assignments.

What would make me stand out as a candidate?

• Level and type of airfield design experience.
• Broad knowledge of aviation planning, design, and construction.
• Overall knowledge of the aviation industry.
• Knowledge and experience with the AIP and the grant programs.
• Prior experience with FAA's advisory circulars and their application in airport layout and geometric design a plus.
• Federal/DoD Aviation design experience.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $82,326 to $129,667. 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.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 is actively seeking an Aviation Civil Engineer with 5 - 7 years of professional experience to join the aviation team in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving production of airfield designs and development of construction plans and specifications across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering, including airfield projects, rehabilitation, reconstruction, new airfield pavements, grading and drainage, and general civil site works associated with land development, etc.

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