PUBLIC WORKS/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.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International's Public Works/Transportation Team in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a motivated and career-driven Civil Associate I to join our growing practice.

Our team partners with municipalities and county agencies throughout Southern California, delivering innovative solutions in transportation engineering, traffic engineering, active transportation, complete streets, and a wide range of public works projects that enhance communities and improve mobility.

What You'll Do:

Partner with a team of engineers to deliver transportation engineering, public works and site development projects for municipal and county clients.
Contribute to the planning and design of roadway improvements, ADA accessibility enhancements, drainage systems, water quality features, and other infrastructure projects.
Assist in the preparation of project deliverables, including engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, design calculations, quantity takeoffs, and bid documents.
Support geometric roadway design, Civil 3D modeling, and other engineering analyses throughout project development.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technical staff to ensure high-quality deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
Participate in client meetings and project discussions, helping to coordinate solutions and communicate project progress.
Provide technical support to municipal agency clients and, at times, serve as an extension of agency staff.
Conduct occasional field visits to gather information, observe site conditions, and support project development.
Build your technical expertise through mentorship, professional development opportunities, training programs, industry seminars, and professional organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of project and team objectives.

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with coursework or experience related to Public Works and/or Transportation Engineering.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant engineering experience.
EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office; experience with MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, and Microsoft is highly desirable.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated eagerness to learn, grow, and apply engineering principles to develop innovative and practical design solutions.

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000, This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

Why Choose Us:

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k 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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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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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 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 background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE

Michael Baker International’s civil engineering professionals manage and staff active projects in over 40 countries on five continents. Services are provided for a broad range of projects and capabilities, including highways, airports, bridges, rail and transit systems, government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, oil and gas infrastructure, and commercial/urban development. Our fields of expertise span all areas of civil engineering and include an extensive variety of specialty disciplines, such as environmental compliance and restoration, coastal engineering, urban development, and mining.

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Civil Associate, Transportation/Public Works