About this role
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 over 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
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*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.
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Water Resources Civil Associate to join our growing Detroit, MI office team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with experienced engineers and project managers on complex transportation and infrastructure projects, including highway improvements, stormwater management systems, flood mitigation studies, and hydraulic structure design. In this role, you will support the team with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage design, field investigation, and technical reporting. This role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and technical challenges where you will gain hands-on experience to build your technical and professional skills.
What You'll Do:
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for projects • Prepare engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and quantity takeoffs • Perform site visits, field investigations, and data collection activities • Develop 1-D and 2-D hydrologic and hydraulic models to evaluate drainage infrastructure and flood risks • Develop technical reports, exhibits, and mapping products • Design transportation drainage for complex infrastructure including alternative delivery projects • Communicate and coordinate design updates, technical findings, and project information effectively with multidisciplinary project team members
What You Need to Succeed:
• 0-2 years of water resources engineering experience • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other engineering discipline with water resources engineering experience • Holds a Michigan EIT, or the ability to obtain within six months • Must demonstrate excellent speaking, oral and written communication skills
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 per year. 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.
Why Choose Us:
• 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