Civil Associate, Water at Michael Baker International in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Description:

VIRGINIA/MARYLAND WATER PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 Water Supply firm, Michael Baker offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of municipal utility planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. Our focus includes the study, design and implementation of a broad variety of water, wastewater, and stormwater needs. We deal with the movement and disposition of all water types and our projects include source water, treatment, storage, transmission systems, and distribution. Our wastewater projects include gravity and pumped conveyance, treatment and discharge while our stormwater efforts include the study, analysis, design and implementation of the latest BMP methods and technologies. We work closely with our clients to analyze their systems, identify issues and develop the most innovative and cost-effective solutions.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking an entry level Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Engineer to join our Team. We have openings in our Manassas, Alexandria, and Virginia Beach, Virginia offices as well as Linthicum (Baltimore) office in Maryland. 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.

Tasks will include the following:

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for water distribution/transmission, wastewater collection and conveyance.
• Research products and materials and conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design.
• Identify erosion and sediment control measures and stormwater management strategies to comply with state law.
• Assist with preparation of technical memoranda, studies, engineering reports, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, etc.
• Perform hydraulic modeling of water, sewer, stormwater, and riverine systems.
• Support construction by reviewing shop drawings for conformance to contract documents.
• Assist with technical proposals during the pursuit of key projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, surveyors, and other engineers).
• Work with senior Project Engineers and Project Managers who will guide you in the development of project documents.

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field.
• 0-2+ years professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water, wastewater, and/or stormwater infrastructure.
• Possession of EIT certification preferred (or registered to sit soon for exam).
• Be a self-starter, versatile, and interested in working on a variety of projects.
• Have excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation.
• Knowledgeable in CAD (Autodesk, Bentley) and knowledge of GIS (ESRI).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint are required.

The approximate salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 annually. 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.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Michael Baker is actively seeking an entry level Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Engineer to join our Team. We have openings in our Manassas, Alexandria, and Virginia Beach, Virginia offices as well as Linthicum (Baltimore) office in Maryland.