WHO WE ARE

We have over 3,400 employees in almost 100 locations throughout the United States. Our services cover engineering, consulting, design, planning, architecture, environmental, construction, and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and various commercial clients. We strive for excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to address complex challenges.

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International is consistently ranked as a Top 20 transportation firm by Engineering News-Record. Our team of professionals specializes in transportation planning, design, permitting, construction management, and inspection. We are also recognized for our expertise in operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International's well-established Transportation Engineering Team in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Civil Associate I who will assist Project Engineers and Project Managers with tasks appropriate for a junior engineer, including data review, site review, field documentation, data collection, data organization, data analysis, cost estimates, technical writing, and horizontal and vertical geometric design for highway, bridge, and structures projects.

You will work with Project Engineers and Managers who will guide you in the development of deliverables and various tasks. May provide support services for municipal agencies and be charged to act as an extension of staff in limited situations. Occasionally visits work site(s), reporting findings to more experienced engineers and/or project managers. Communicates with clients regarding project issues, holds and attends meetings. Assists with defining the scope of work and labor hour requirements. Assists project managers and more experienced engineers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met. Coordinates with technicians to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation. Responsible for maintaining knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training. You can take pride in being an integral part of the organization and contributing to the success of your clients, your organization, and yourself!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with coursework/experience relevant to working in the Public Works/Transportation field 0-2 years of relevant work experience EIT preferred or must be on track to receive within 6 months of hire Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil3D, Microsoft Office An eagerness to learn and apply your engineering skills to develop creative problem-solving designs The ability to communicate and effectively participate as part of an engineering team Computer knowledge/experience with the following is a huge plus: AutoCAD/Microstation/InRoads/OpenRoads, Microsoft Project MUST list GPA on our resume to be considered

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$99,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, dental, vision insurance 401K Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability Professional and personal development Generous paid time off Commuter and wellness benefits

WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.