Civil Associate I (Design/Construction)

WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.  In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Associate – Design/Construction to join our Chicago, IL team. Under the guidance of Engineers, Technical Managers, Construction Managers, Resident Engineers, and Project Managers, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects performing both design and construction inspection duties. In this role, you will work a minimum of 40 hours per week, and overtime may be required based on workload. Depending on project needs, travel to client sites may be required. The Chicago office operates on a hybrid schedule and will require time spent in Downtown Chicago office (2-3 days per week, on average) during design assignments and work on project sites when performing construction inspection.  

Design related duties will consist of the following: 

• Assists with design, construction documents, plan production, maps, basic reports, and other supporting documentation 
• Assists with gathering background information related to a project site which includes reviewing as-built plans and mapping existing utility service 
• Assists with the preparation of drawings such as those needed for highways, structures, and water/wastewater projects 
• Assists with quantities and project cost estimates 
• Coordinates with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables 
• Assists with document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits 
• Assists with preparation for client and project meetings 
• Attends internal project meetings and participates as necessary 
• Occasionally visits project sites for design investigations, and reports findings to Engineers and/or Project Managers  

Construction Inspection related duties will consist of the following: 

• Inspect construction crews’ work to ensure compliance with the contract documents including plans and specifications on active construction contracts
• Identify and inform the Resident Engineer or project supervisor of observed problems
• Work with supervisor to address public and contractor questions
• Make measurements and observations of work being performed to ensure accurate quantities are tracked for completed work
• Electronically document pay quantities, material requirements, and contractor staff in a daily work report. Assists with gathering background information related to a project site which includes reviewing as-built plans and mapping

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited school; Master’s Degree is a plus but not required
• 0-5 years of related experience 
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred 
• Familiarity with various CADD and Microsoft Office programs with the potential ability to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations, and reports 
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to efficiently work independently within a multi-disciplinary team and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines 

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $57,569 to $96,718 per year. 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. 

BENEFITS 
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance 
• 401k Ret