Civil Design Associate, Water/Wastewater
About The Position
Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Design Associate I to join its Water Practice in the Water/Wastewater and Municipal Engineering group at the Moon Township, Pennsylvania office. The role works within an interdisciplinary team of civil engineers, surveyors, GIS specialists, estimators, project managers, and drafting/design staff to deliver work that meets client needs. The position supports water/wastewater, municipal, land development, transportation, and other water resources projects. It develops engineering plans and documents, performs design calculations and analysis, prepares and reviews construction drawings, and coordinates with internal and external project teams and clients. The role also supports quality reviews, technical compliance, and CAD standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- 0–2 years of design and CADD workstation experience.
- EIT certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
- Experience with MS Office Suite and AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with MicroStation.
Responsibilities
- Develop plans, profiles, specifications, and estimates for water/wastewater, municipal, land development, transportation, and other water resources projects.
- Prepare design calculations for civil paving, sewer, grading, and stormwater drainage infrastructure; perform analysis, review, drafting, and construction-document production for more complex concepts of the same types.
- Use a CADD workstation to prepare engineering construction drawings and oversee the production and completion of preliminary and final plan sets.
- Work with internal and external engineering teams to develop 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 manpower requirements, cost estimates, and design schedules.
- Provide input during project conceptual and planning stages.
- Prepare detail and layout drawings and sketches for unusual, complex, or original designs requiring practical engineering knowledge.
- Determine project material types, descriptions, and quantities.
- Provide lower-level design and drafting personnel with design concepts, layouts, and guidance in refining technical requirements.
- Coordinate with departments, clients, vendors, project managers, and project engineers to support project deliverables and resolve conflicting priorities.
- Coordinate designs with other designers, drafters, and engineers.
- Apply standard drafting and design principles and theories to assignments.
- Use technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards or details, including those of local government utility departments, state DOTs, and other agencies.
- Enforce department CAD standards by conducting CAD peer reviews.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional and personal development.
- Generous paid time off.
- Commuter and wellness benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
