JOB DESCRIPTION
WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Architecture and Consulting professionals dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world’s infrastructure and environmental challenges. 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

With an office in Chicago, the successful Civil Associate II - Transportation will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the Chicago, IL office. Under direct supervision the Civil Associate assists Civil Engineers, Technical Managers and Project Managers with data analysis, computations, design, and plan production on civil engineering projects such as roads, highways, intersections, and interchanges. 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). Duties will consist of the following: Preference will be given to individuals that have 3D corridor modeling experience and have a desire to grow their skills with increased responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the preparation of designs, design calculations, technical reports, and drawings for highway projects for a variety of clients
• On some days, you will make field visits to project sites to investigate, record, and photograph local conditions.
• Work closely with senior engineers to complete design and/or analysis of roadways, trails, sidewalks, and other transportation infrastructure
• Prepare quantity calculations and construction cost estimates
• Use design software to electronically apply engineering fundamentals in construction and right-of-way plan set preparation
• Research/investigate solutions and report findings
• Learn and understand the activities involved in assembling transportation project contract documents
• You will also assist with document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
• You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited school; Master’s Degree is a plus
• 2-5 years of related highway engineering experience, under a registered professional
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of CADD software; experience with Bentley MicroStation Connect Edition and Open Roads Designer is ideal
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred
• Experience with Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Illinois DOT, Chicago DOT, local municipalities, or on other Federally funded projects
• Preferred project experience and/or coursework including: transportation engineering, geometric design of roads, bicycle/pedestrian design, pavement design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and effective decision making, organization, and editing skills
• Ability to efficiently work independently within a multi-disciplinary team and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines

COMPENSATION
The pay salary range for this position is $70,928 – $106,392. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

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 background checks. As a covered federal contractor, Michael Baker International is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, and its implementing guidelines. This includes ensuring that all covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except in limited circumstances when there is legal entitlement to an accommodation. 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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.

ABOUT US
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 background checks. As a covered federal contractor, Michael Baker International is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, and its implementing guidelines. If the federal vaccine mandate is found to be valid and enforceable, this will include ensuring that all covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except in limited circumstances where there is a legal entitlement to an accommodate. In addition, you may be subject to current or future state or local COVID-19 vaccine mandates that could become a condition of your employment based upon your work location or involvement on a project. Accordingly, Michael Baker encourages you to provide satisfactory proof that you are "fully vaccinated" for COVID-19 so as to ensure compliance with any potential applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.