AVIATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International knows the business of airports – from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call “extension of staff” to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure.  We partner in success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to join the aviation team in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.  The successful candidate will be responsible for driving production of airfield designs and helping guide the staff in the development of construction plans and specifications.  The candidate will also be responsible for task management of multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in civil engineering, including project involvement in a variety of landside and airside projects, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of airfield pavements, grading and drainage design, storm water management, utility engineering, etc.  Responsibilities include:

Involved from project inception to completion in the design and construction administration of airport design projects, including grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, and construction phasing plans. Responsible for performing QC reviews throughout the life of the design.  Perform engineering calculations and support the assembly of construction specifications. Analyze GIS data, survey data, geotechnical data, subsurface utility information and date needed for project development. Write technical engineering reports. Perform Quantity Take-Offs.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. A Master’s degree preferred.  0 - 3 years of professional experience in all aspects of site civil engineering for design, including grading and drainage design, utility design, etc.   EIT Certification Experience in design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D design. Airfield civil design including airfield pavement design. Knowledge of FAA Airports policies and procedures. Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines. Attention to detail and effective decision making, organization, and editing skills. Good interpersonal, communication, and conceptual thinking skills. Work independently and within a team setting to support projects and assignments.

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $60,000 to $92,000.  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.