WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting services.  We are dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world’s infrastructure and environmental challenges. Supported by 3,000+ employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of consulting services, including engineering design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a diverse culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges. 

AVIATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International knows the business of Aviation. For more than 80 years, our award-winning aviation teams have collaborated to successfully execute a diverse array of planning, engineering, design, and construction support services at civilian airports and military installations worldwide. 

Our civil clientele includes general aviation and hangar facilities, regional airports, and some of the busiest and largest air carrier facilities in the United States, such as: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, John F. Kennedy, Chicago O’Hare, Thurgood Marshall Baltimore-Washington, and Pittsburgh International Airports.  We have also been privileged to continue to support the missions of the United States Military and Allied Forces on a multitude of aviation-centric facilities and airfield campuses - throughout the U.S. and around the globe.

Michael Baker proudly performs as trusted partners and advisors to our clients.  Whether it is an airport that serves as a key economic generator for the local community or a military airfield to defend the homeland, our personnel have a good-standing reputation for understanding clients and stakeholders and designing the mission-critical infrastructure necessary to maintain aircraft operations at each facility.

DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving production of airfield designs.  The candidate will be responsible for helping guide the staff in the development of construction plans and specifications.  The candidate will also be responsible for task management of multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering, including project involvement in a variety of landside and airside projects, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of airfield pavements, grading and drainage design, storm water management, utility engineering, etc.

A typical day depends entirely on what type of project you may be working on. Involved from project inception to completion in the design and construction administration of airport design projects, including grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, and construction phasing plans. This position would also be responsible for performing QC reviews throughout the life of the design.  As a technical lead one could expect to coordinate all aspects of a particular project with the design team and sub-consultants daily and provide technical reviews throughout the project. Perform engineering calculations and support the assembly of construction specifications. Analyze GIS data, survey data, geotechnical data, subsurface utility information and date needed for project development. Write technical engineering reports. Perform Quantity Take-Offs.  All of this could be performed on multiple projects every day.  There isn’t necessarily a typical day in the life of an Aviation Civil Engineer, every day is a new adventure.  We are committed to the growth of our internal employees, and we support this with world class learning and development, including internal training that leads to career advancement. The career path beyond a Civil Engineer II in the aviation group includes a few potential opportunities for growth depending on your desired path.  One could become a Technical Manager becoming responsible for technical project management for multiple projects.  One could become a Project Manager becoming responsible for all aspects of project management and managing the client throughout the life of a project.    

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering 0-3 years of professional experience in all aspects of site civil engineering for design, including grading and drainage design, utility design, etc.  A Master’s degree can be substituted for 1-2 years of experience. EIT Certification Experience in design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D design. Airfield civil design including airfield pavement design. Knowledge of FAA Airports policies and procedures. Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines. Attention to detail and effective decision making, organization, and editing skills. Good interpersonal, communication, and conceptual thinking skills. Work independently and within a team setting to support projects and assignments.

 

What would make me stand out as a candidate?

 

Level and type of aviation experience. Broad knowledge of aviation planning, programming, design, and construction. Overall knowledge of the aviation industry. Knowledge and experience with the AIP and the grant programs. Prior experience with FAA’s advisory circulars and their application in airport layout and geometric design a plus. Federal/DoD Aviation design experience.

COMPENSATION

This position will be filled at a salary range of $70,791-$99,297 depending on experience.

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