Technical Director

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is actively seeking a Technical Director for our office in Alexandria, VA! You’ll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, stormwater and municipal infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering and construction support, with a focus on pipelines, pump stations, metering/flow control facilities, storage tanks, utility relocations, stormwater systems, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering

• Responsible as Technical Lead on complex projects/programs, providing technical leadership and direction to project teams, and being a technical resource to provide technical solutions to multiple offices.
• Provide technical expertise and overview to staff.
• Provide technical reassurance to MBI clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of technical developments; seek opportunities to develop a professional profile and thought leadership through presentations to relevant conferences/meetings.
• Ensure awareness of health and safety in all aspects of design and operations. 
• Execute and monitor QA/QC procedures and client/federal requirements for Quality.  Participate in regional QC/QA reviews/audits.
• Seek and document regular feedback from clients on the quality of MBI performance, technical.
  solutions and delivery and advise on the appropriate mitigation.
• Active participation in technical committees for trade organizations and industry standards.
• Work with client and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project objectives and to help recommend protocols for working together.

Management Related

• Prepare scope of work and cost estimates for proposals on as needed basis.
• Build and maintain effective and enduring relationships with other Michael Baker International offices and external organizations to foster cooperation in relevant fields.
• Assist in the development of firm-wide talent through technical coaching and mentoring.
• Assist National Practice Leads, Office Executives, Regional Directors, and Regional Practice Leads as applicable on major pursuits, lending technical credibility/expertise to the pursuit team.

General

• Develop and instruct technical courses internally to grow talent and develop staff.
• Instruct technical courses for clients on a fee basis.
• Participate in internal and external professional development activities. 
• Strive to serve in leadership positions for professional groups and/or serve on local or national technical committees (TRB, AASHTO, ASCE, IBTTA, PCI, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No Direct Supervisory Responsibilities.

Other Specific Responsibilities

• Assist PMs in business development and proposal writing.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of related experience.
• Professional Licensure: PE, SE, AICP, etc.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $175k - $260k. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

 

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and backgrou