Civil Associate, Water/Wastewater (Baltimore, MD)

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 International is actively seeking an entry-level Water/ Wastewater Civil Associate to join our Baltimore, MD office. You’ll be part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, stormwater 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 relocations, stormwater systems, etc.

Tasks will include the following:

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for water distribution/transmission and wastewater collection and conveyance systems (e.g. pump stations, pipelines, storage tanks) and stormwater systems.
• Research products and materials and conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design as it relates to water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Assist with preparation of technical memoranda, studies, engineering reports, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates, etc.
• Perform hydraulic modeling of water and sewer 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 Managers who will guide you in the development of project documents.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering or related engineering field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in the study, design, and construction administration of water and wastewater infrastructure (water and wastewater systems, pump stations, stormwater systems).
• EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Be 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 AutoCAD and knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint are required.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. 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.