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. In the Water Practice, the Civil Associate assists Project Managers and works with Project Engineers and Managers to develop project deliverables for state, regional, municipal, watershed-group, and other clients. The role contributes to watershed assessments and planning studies; stormwater and drainage master plans; stream-channel, storm-drain, culvert, bridge, and drainage-system design; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; floodplain mapping; flood control; river restoration; and river mechanics and geomorphology. Work includes engineering calculations, preparing design and construction plans in CADD software, generating construction specifications, developing construction quantities and cost estimates, and providing construction oversight. The position also explores, refines, and develops surface-water workflows for engineering studies. The ideal candidate is collaborative, client-focused, impactful, decisive, and able to serve as a role model among peers.
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 experience in the water resources field.
- 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.
- Support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, river restoration, and work involving river mechanics and geomorphology.
- Contribute to watershed assessments, watershed planning studies, stormwater and drainage master plans, stream-channel design, storm-drain design, floodplain mapping studies, and flood-control projects.
- 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
- 401k 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
