DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is seeking a Civil Associate, Water Resources for our busy Detroit, MI office. As part of our Water Practice, the successful candidate will be in our growing Water Resources group. They will work within an interdisciplinary team including civil engineers, surveyors, GIS, estimators, project managers, and support drafting/design staff to ensure each design deliverable meets what the client is looking for.

• Development of plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates for land development, transportation, and other water resources projects
• Prepare design calculations for surface water infrastructure, including H&H analysis and the application of other civil engineering disciplines to support designs
• Prepare engineering construction preliminary and final plan sets
• Work with internal and external engineering teams in developing preliminary and final design plans and details
• Participate in design and quality reviews to evaluate design concepts and make recommendations
• Consult with and advise internal and external clients on project needs including, but not limited to, establishing manpower requirements, cost estimates, and design schedules
• Capable of determining material types, descriptions, and quantities for the project
• Provide lower-level design/drafting personnel with design concepts for preparation of finished design drawings, general layouts, and guidance in refining technical requirements
• Regularly interface with other departments, clients, vendors, project managers, and project engineers to support production of project deliverables
• Work closely with other designer/drafters and engineers to ensure coordinated design
• Apply standard drafting/design principles and theories to complete assignments
• Use technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards 
• Adhere to department CAD standards through performance of CAD peer reviews

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• MDOT experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
• Understanding of Hydrology and Hydraulics 
• Experience in Drainage Design using Open Roads Designer (ORD)
• Experience In CAD tools for Plan Production, Civil 3D or Bentley Microstation
• Experience in tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM and StormCAD

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $90,000 annually. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
 

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.

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