Civil Associate, 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, energy, industrial and office parks, educational and governmental facilities, housing developments, and public infrastructure.

What We're Looking For:

The Civil Associate I will be joining our robust Land Development team in Santa Ana, California and report to a Project Manager. This group consisting of youthful and seasoned professionals has a legacy of focus on thoughtful, innovative, and efficient solutions to design challenges that are applied on high-profile Commercial, Industrial, Energy and Residential land development projects throughout Southern California.

• 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.


• 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!

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering


• 0-4 years of related experience 


• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months


• Intermediate skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs with the potential ability to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations, and reports 


• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills 


• Ability to efficiently work independently within a multi-disciplinary team and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines 

COMPENSATION

The hourly rate for this position is $34-$54/hour. 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