Engineering Associate

Michael Baker International•Dallas, TX

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking an entry-level Engineering Associate to support the planning and design of building systems for federal, state, transportation, aviation, and commercial projects. The role is part of a multidisciplinary engineering team that may include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications, fire protection, and structural engineering. The position provides hands-on experience in building systems and infrastructure design, with mentorship and progressive responsibility in a collaborative environment. The role is offered at the company's Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, Texas offices, with a hybrid, flexible work schedule. The Engineering Associate will work with experienced engineers and designers to support engineering analysis, system design, coordination, and documentation across a variety of project types and delivery methods. The work may span projects from early planning through construction and includes occasional travel for site visits, field investigations, or project coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.
Strong interest in building systems design and applying engineering principles to real-world projects.
Motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a team environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and/or obtained Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Internship, co-op, academic, or project experience related to HVAC, plumbing, or building systems design.
Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, analysis/modeling software, or other discipline-specific engineering tools.
Exposure to the design of HVAC, electrical power, lighting, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunications/technology, or structural systems.
Interest in working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary design environment.

Responsibilities

Support engineering design efforts on one or more projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses related to assigned disciplines, which may include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications/technology, fire protection, or structural systems.
Assist with system selection, equipment or component sizing, layout development, and design coordination for new and existing facilities.
Support preparation of construction drawings, design narratives, engineering calculations, technical reports, and other project documentation.
Assist with developing, editing, and coordinating construction specifications and project deliverables.
Use Revit, AutoCAD, analysis/modeling software, and other discipline-specific tools to support project delivery.
Apply applicable building codes, engineering codes, discipline-specific standards, and project criteria to assigned tasks.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to support integrated, constructable designs.
Participate in internal project meetings and, as appropriate, client or contractor coordination meetings.
Incorporate redlines, review comments, and quality feedback accurately into project deliverables.
Support assigned work in accordance with project budgets and schedules.
Participate in quality control, technical review, training, and professional development activities.
Travel occasionally as required for site visits, field investigations, or project coordination.