Civil Technical Specialist III
About The Position
Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Technical Specialist III to join its growing Civil Engineering team in Alexandria, Virginia. The position contributes to a diverse portfolio of public infrastructure projects, including pedestrian trails and park improvements, facility and site design, stormwater management and Best Management Practices, erosion stabilization, utility improvements, and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. The role supports planning, design, and implementation, with an emphasis on collaborative, practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for clients and communities. This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate may work remotely part-time and is expected to work from the Alexandria office approximately 2–3 days per week. The approximate compensation range is $93,719–$147,641 per year. Actual compensation depends on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil engineering software.
- Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of MicroStation and OpenRoads.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
- Additional relevant professional credentials.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, planners, and other professionals.
- Evaluate site conditions through field investigations and desktop analysis and develop practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions.
- Prepare construction documents, calculations, design reports, maps, and other supporting documentation for site and infrastructure improvements.
- Perform field assessments and inspections of storm sewer systems and other infrastructure assets.
- Prepare quantity takeoffs and project cost estimates.
- Prepare project technical specifications.
- Interpret technical data and prepare construction drawings and engineering calculations.
- Use CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce design documents, exhibits, computations, and reports.
- Coordinate with Senior Engineers and Project Managers, participate in internal project meetings, and document key action items.
- Review shop drawings for conformance with construction plans and specifications.
- Support Project Managers and Engineers in maintaining project schedules and budgets.
- Prepare documentation required by regulatory agencies to support permitting.
- Assist with preparation for client and project meetings.
- Conduct occasional project site visits and document findings for Project Managers.
- Provide basic technical guidance and informal mentoring to less-experienced team members.
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
- 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
Mid Level
