Civil Engineer II

JOB DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Engineer II to join our Virginia Beach, VA office.
The successful candidate will have the ability to assist and lead the design and development of design tasks and plans preparation.
Teamwork is the cornerstone of our practice and the candidate will be expected to work well within a multi-disciplined team environment coordinating at times with various task leaders, project managers and office leaders.
In addition to the hands-on design experience, the candidate will have the opportunity to engage multiple career paths including project management, technical management and/or client service.
We offer training opportunities both locally and nationally, including an online Leadership Institute which provides guidance for engineers to develop their soft skills for career and leadership growth.
The selected Engineer will: Work on a team of engineers with design and production of construction drawings Assist the design team with project bid documents, including preparation of plans, cost estimates, and specifications.
Specific civil engineering tasks include horizontal and vertical geometric design, 3D corridor modeling, preparation of design calculations, quantity calculations, construction specifications, and preparation of construction cost estimates Assists with gathering background information relative to a project site which includes reviewing as-built plans and mapping existing utility service Communicate with the Project and Task Managers on key issues and project progress Prepare moderately complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation Occasionally visit work site(s) and report findings to other experienced engineers and/or project managers Communicate with clients regarding project issues, hold and attend meetings Assist with defining scope of work and staff-hour requirements for client proposals Assist project managers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met Ensure work efforts for assigned tasks fall within established budgets Assists with document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits Coordinate with technicians and less experienced engineers and engineers-in-training to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation Maintain knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training More experienced designers and project managers are also encouraged to apply.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited school; Master’s Degree is a plus (and can be substituted for 1-2 years of experience) Minimum 6-8 years of engineering for Department of Defense projects.
NAVFAC experience is a plus Professional Engineer (PE) License or the ability to acquire one in six months Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills Project Engineer that can lead a team to deliver multi discipline staff and develop plans, specification, and cost estimate with minimal supervision Have the capability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts Must be legally authorized to work in the U.
S.
, with a valid U.
S.
passport and eligible for security clearance.
COMPENSATION The approximate compensation range for this position is 82 to 120K .
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.
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.
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 THE TEAM 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.