Civil Associate II, Land Development

LAND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE 
Through an integrated approach to all stages of land development, Michael Baker guides clients through the entire life cycle of a project, from due diligence, initial site planning, and entitlement approvals to final engineering, construction management and surveying.  Engineering integrated with in-house planning and surveying excellence and combined with a commitment to achieving clients’ strategic goals, results in quality service and project delivery in a timely and cost-effective manner. Michael Baker’s skilled land development team engages with high-priority clients on a wide range of project types, including commercial and retail developments, industrial and office parks, educational and governmental facilities, housing developments, and public infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker seeks a Civil Engineering Associate to join the Land Development team in the Carlsbad, CA office.

The Civil Associate will be a Land Development design engineer responsible for all aspects of planning, design and plan preparation for a variety of transportation, residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects.  Responsibilities include civil design for streets (road widening, traffic calming and roundabouts), sewer, water and storm drain improvement plans, hydrology and hydraulic calculations, and rough and precise grading. 

• Coordinate with design teams, agency contacts and Project Manager on delivering development design packages
• Perform civil engineering design on land development projects including site design, site grading, earthwork balance, drainage, utilities, sanitary collection and water distribution systems, storm water management, erosion and sediment control designs/plans. Additionally some airport projects out of our San Diego office
• Collaborate with multiple civil disciplines working as a team to solve design challenges.
• You’ll feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are an important part of the organization and are contributing to the success of your clients, your team and yourself!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• EIT Certificate
• 2 years of related experience
• Proficient in using AutoCAD and/or Microstation for plan production
• Proficient in preparing design calculations and quantity take-offs
• Reliable method of transportation for project site visits and client meetings 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

PREFERENCES

• Experience using drainage software for hydrology and hydraulics calculations
• Some experience working with local agencies in the greater San Diego area

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $57,000-$118,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

Workplace Flexibility: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.