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Michael Baker International

Civil Design Engineer, Dams

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What they do

A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.

$65,969 / year median in Pennsylvania

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

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. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com. Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer Civil Design Engineer, Dams (Hybrid)
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a senior engineer to join our National Dams team in Moon Township, PA.
What You'll Do:
You will work within a talented interdisciplinary team including civil engineers, surveyors, GIS, estimators, project managers, and support drafting/design staff to ensure each design deliverable meets what the client expectations. Development of plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates for dams, levees, canals, 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 drawings and oversee the production and completion of 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 Provide input to projects during the conceptual and planning stages Assign tasks to lower-level design personnel, provide technical guidance, and review completed assignments for accuracy Prepare detail and layout drawings and sketches of unusual, complex, or original designs requiring the application of practical engineering knowledge 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 and to resolve conflicting priorities Assist in the development of junior staff 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 or details such as ones employed by local government utility departments, state Departments, Army Corp of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, or other agencies Read and understand orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs Enforce adherence to department CAD standards through performance of CAD peer reviews What You'll Need to
Succeed:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field Pennsylvania or Ohio PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months 15+ years of related experience Proficiency with MS Office Suite; AutoCAD/Civil 3D; and familiarity with MicroStation is a plus
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $115,000 - $145,000 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:
Leadership opportunities, upward mobility Professional and personal development 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