Civil Associate, Water Resources
About The Position
Michael Baker International is seeking a highly motivated Civil Associate to join its collaborative Water team in Dallas, Texas. The role supports project managers and project engineers on water resources work for state, regional, municipal, watershed, and other clients. Projects may include stormwater master planning and system design, culverts, bridges, drainage systems, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, river restoration, river mechanics, and geomorphology. The position contributes to watershed assessments and planning studies, stormwater and drainage master plans, stream channel and storm drain design, floodplain mapping, and flood control. Work includes engineering calculations; preparing design and construction plans using CADD software; developing construction specifications, quantities, and cost estimates; and construction oversight. The Civil Associate will also explore, refine, and develop surface water workflows for engineering studies, with guidance from project engineers and managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- EIT certification or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
- 0–3 years of related water resources experience, including experience with hydrologic and hydraulic models such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
- Basic knowledge of industry-standard software relevant to the position, such as ArcMap, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and Civil 3D.
- Basic understanding of stormwater management and the principles of hydrology and hydraulics of stormwater runoff.
- Organized and determined, with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.
Responsibilities
- Assist project managers with stormwater master planning and the design of stormwater systems, culverts, bridges, and drainage systems.
- Contribute to hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, river restoration, and work involving river mechanics and geomorphology.
- Perform work for watershed assessments, watershed planning studies, stormwater and drainage master plans, stream channel design, storm drain design, floodplain mapping studies, and flood control.
- Perform engineering calculations.
- Prepare design and construction plans using CADD software.
- Generate construction specifications and develop construction quantities and cost estimates.
- Perform construction oversight.
- Explore, refine, and develop surface water workflows for engineering studies.
- Work with project engineers and managers to develop project deliverables.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Mentorship and structured learning opportunities
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
