Surface Water Associate (Finance)

WATER PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 10 water firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals that provide innovative consulting, planning and engineering solutions for the entire spectrum of the water cycle. We have proven experience in providing a full range of professional services from scientific and technical analysis, concept through design, permitting, and construction support services. Protection and management of water resources starts at the watershed level and follows the movement of water through urban and agricultural areas, streams, lakes and reservoirs, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and water/wastewater treatment plants.

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking a Surface Water Associate to join the team in our Moon Township, PA office. The successful candidate will work with the team to deliver projects per the agreed scope and budget with exceptional quality. They will be an integral part of our team of talented engineers involved with designing and managing a variety of transportation projects, dam and levee projects, stream restoration projects, and flood inundation projects. They will provide technical support and will cultivate and maintain both internal and external client relationships.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working as part of a project team and being responsible for evaluations, calculations, design, presentations, and overall project development for a variety of surface water projects
• Developing and running hydrologic and hydraulic models to evaluate surface water runoff and flow through hydraulic structures such as spillways, bridges, and culverts
• Assisting with the preparation of design drawings, specifications, calculations, and associated regulatory permits
• Conducting technical evaluations to support design efforts
• Preparing and reviewing technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Performing construction administration duties, including reviewing and processing of contractor's submittals, responses to requests for information, and specialty inspections
• Communicating and coordinating with project managers, engineers and CAD technicians, and other related disciplines and subconsultant activities such as survey, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and environmental
• Assisting in the pursuit of new project opportunities with various clients, including preparation of proposals

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with emphasis on water resources engineering, or related engineering field
• 0-2 years of experience in performing design and calculations supporting surface water and/or dam evaluations is required
• Pursuing an EIT designation or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Understanding of surface water hydraulic modeling; ideal candidate will have knowledge of HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS modeling
• Experience with dam analysis, evaluation, inspection, or design is desired
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and civil design software is a plus
• Motivated self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of project supporting the Surface Water Team
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $59,872- $86,440. 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

About us

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 85 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 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.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International is seeking a Surface Water Associateto join the team in our Moon Township, PAoffice. The successful candidate will work with the team to deliver projects per the agreed scope and budget with exceptional quality. They will be an integral part of our team of talented engineers involved with designing and managing a variety of transportation projects, dam and levee projects, stream restoration projects, and flood inundation projects. They will provide technical support and will cultivate and maintain both internal and external client relationships.