Civil Engineer I - Civil & Environmental - Hybrid

DESCRIPTION

The Michael Baker Alexandria office has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, reflecting the firms broader commitment to expanding its presence in Virginia and the greater Washington, DC Metro area. This growth is particularly evident in the local civil engineering practice, which continues to evolve and strengthen.

To support this momentum, the Alexandria office is actively seeking a Civil Engineer to be part of the Civil Engineering team. The Civil Engineering team plays a vital role in delivering high-impact infrastructure solutions for government and public and private sector clients. Their diverse portfolio includes:

• Pedestrian trail design and park retrofits that enhance community accessibility and recreation.
• Facility site design and site assessments that support sustainable and efficient land use.
• Stormwater Management (SWM) and Best Management Practices (BMP) design and inspections to ensure environmental compliance and resilience.
• Erosion stabilization and utility system improvements that protect infrastructure and public safety.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis to inform data-driven water resource planning.
• and more.

This multidisciplinary approach reflects the teams commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and community-focused design.

We encourage all employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance focused on blending family and professional career. This position is considered hybrid. The candidate will be able to work remotely part-time and will be expected to report to the Alexandria office at least 2-3 days a week.

As a Civil Engineer at Michael Baker Internationals Alexandria office, you will contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of a variety of public infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaboration with a large team of multi-disciplinary engineers, architects, planners, and other professionals.
• Evaluation of site conditions, both in the field and via desktop analysis, and brainstorm solutions that are innovative, practical, cost-effective, and achieve project objectives.
• Preparation of construction documents, calculations, and design reports for the implementation of site and infrastructure improvements.
• Field assessments and inspections of storm sewer systems and other infrastructure assets.
• Prepare moderately complex studies, construction documents, maps, basic reports and other supporting documentation to support civil design.
• Prepare quantities takeoff and project cost estimates.
• Prepare project technical specifications.
• Interprets data and prepares construction drawings and engineering calculations.
• Demonstrate proficient skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations and reports.
• Communicates with Senior Engineers and Project Managers, schedules and attends internal meetings as necessary and documents important action items for the next meeting.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance with construction plans and specifications.
• Assist Project Managers and other Engineers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met.
• Prepare documents from regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
• Assists with preparation for Client and project meetings.
• Occasionally visits projects sites, reporting and documenting findings to Project Mangers.
• Provide basic guidance and informal training (mentoring) to less experienced personnel.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering.
• 4-8 years of related experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil engineering software
• Basic knowledge of Microstation and Open Roads is a plus
• Engineering in Training (E.I.T.) required or Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
• Additional credentials are a plus

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position $75,088.00-$118,310.40 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.