WATER PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's Water Group provides innovative consulting, planning and engineering solutions for the entire spectrum of the water cycle. We have proven experience in providing a full range of professional services from scientific and technical analysis, concept through design, and construction support services. Protection and management of water resources starts at the watershed level and follows the movement of water through urban and agricultural areas, streams, lakes and reservoirs, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and water/wastewater treatment plants.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Associate with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) experience to join our team. As an integral member of our Emergency Management and Response (EMR) team in the Alexandria, Virginia office, the Civil Associate will assist Project Engineers with tasks appropriate for a junior engineer, including data review, site review, field documentation, data collection, data organization, data analysis, civil engineering planning and design. The position will support contracts with the FEMA, including FEMA Headquarters and FEMA Regions 1, 2, 3, and/or 5 and other contracts for local clients as needs arise. We are searching for candidates that have the ability to be a role model among peers, that are people and client-focused, and those that seek to be impactful and decisive.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support of riverine hydrologic and hydraulic modeling projects as part of FEMA's Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) Program
• Support complex urban/pluvial and riverine floodplain studies
• Execute one dimensional and two-dimensional flood risk modeling software applications such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, and SWIMM
• Support the collection and analysis of data used to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Support the preparation of floodplain and watershed studies in compliance with FEMA standards and specifications and assist with Quality Assurance and Quality Control for flood insurance study deliverables
• Support GIS specialists with various planning and water resources, flood risk management and environmental restoration projects.

• 2-4 years related experience in surface water or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineer, or equivalent work experience.
• Fundamental understanding of hydrology and hydraulics.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Customer service and solution-oriented attitude; able to represent the company in a positive manner with internal and external clients
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
• Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as ArcMap, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic models like HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS)
• Experience preparing engineering related calculations and analyses, analyze data in spreadsheets and programming tools, and prepare visual aids
• Experience preparing plans and specifications for storm water design and stream channel restoration design projects
• Experience in 2D and unsteady H&H modeling
• Basic familiarity with coding languages (e.g., R, python, SQL, VBA) and a desire to learn/develop them
• Working knowledge of GitHub and Jupyter platforms

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $56,886 - $118,527. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.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.Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Associate with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) experience to join our team. As an integral member of our Emergency Management and Response (EMR) team in the Alexandria, Virginia office, the Civil Associate will assist Project Engineers with tasks appropriate for a junior engineer, including data review, site review, field documentation, data collection, data organization, data analysis, civil engineering planning and design. The position will support contracts with the FEMA, including FEMA Headquarters and FEMA Regions 1, 2, 3, and/or 5 and other contracts for local clients as needs arise. We are searching for candidates that have the ability to be a role model among peers, that are people and client-focused, and those that seek to be impactful and decisive.