Civil Associate I, Construction

Michael Baker International•Baltimore, MD

7h•$60,447 - $87,271•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Engineering Associate I, Construction for our Baltimore, MD office. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Resident Engineer with the Construction Services Department on various projects, both large and small. Work conditions vary depending on assignments and are performed in the office and/or in the field with exposure to varying weather conditions, challenging terrain, and requirements for walking, standing, bending, and lifting loads. The position requires hand/eye coordination in the efficient operation of computers and basic field-testing equipment. Employees will be based in the Baltimore office but may be asked to travel and be available for work throughout Maryland on a sporadic and temporary basis. The best part of being a Civil Construction Associate for Michael Baker is that no two days will be the same. You will face different challenges every day, some of which will be extraordinarily complex. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker provide innovative construction solutions to transportation/airport challenges, big and small, and making a difference for our clients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

0-3 years civil engineering / construction experience
Four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related engineering or technical field
Excellent English language skills both written and verbal
Ability to aid in basic construction administrative activities related to safety, quality, cost and schedule of various projects.
Evaluation and maintenance of construction documents – drawings, specifications, materials testing reports and supporting documentation.
Computer skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of scheduling software is preferred.
Ability to visit work sites, dialogue with field staff, gather data and report findings to supervisors.
To be successful, you’ll need to be bright, organized, outward and determined. You will also need to be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people and work in a team environment with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.

Nice To Haves

EIT Certification preferred
Computer skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of scheduling software is preferred.

Responsibilities

serving as project support for construction projects
coordinating construction inspection activities
working with office staff and field crews engaged in basic technical engineering activities
evaluating contract specifications and plans
executing project paperwork / required documentation
working with data systems in support of the client(s)