Structural Engineering Associate (EIT) - Hybrid

WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges. 

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE

The Michael Baker Structural Engineering Practice consists of over 300 engineering professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality solutions for our clients through teamwork and inter-office collaboration that leverages a deep bench of technical knowledge and experience. Our Orange County Structural Engineering team located in Santa Ana, California is growing!  We're looking for engineers with vision and initiative to play an integral role in that growth. We believe that we are stronger together and are on a mission to build an outstanding, supremely capable, and cohesive team. Each of our engineers is critically valuable to our success and we support the development of unique, personally crafted careers.  You will have the opportunity to work with our talented local staff and management team in Southern California and network with our growing group of structural engineers across the nation. We're shaking up the old paradigm and handing the reins to you to build your best career. Come build with us!

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International's Santa Ana, CA Structural Team seeks an entry-level engineer. Employee will work on a hybrid schedule. 

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Under limited supervision, plans, designs, and analyzes data on civil engineering and structural projects such as retaining walls, buildings and drainage structures.
• Runs various engineering programs and prepares calculations to determine forces and capacities for structural members including concrete, steel, timber and masonry.
• Prepares moderately complex studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation
• Prepares quantities and construction cost estimates
• Prepares construction drawings
• Occasionally visits work site, reporting findings to more experienced engineers and/or project managers
• Communicates with clients regarding project issues, holds and attends meetings
• Assists with defining scope of work and man-hour requirements
• Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives
• Assists project managers and more experienced engineers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met
• Coordinates with technicians to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge through completion of various training initiatives:  attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training
• Occasional to moderate travel may be required
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• You'll need a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with coursework relevant to working in the Structural Engineering field, Master's Degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.
• Minimum 0 - 3 years of relevant experience 
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Required
• You'll need to demonstrate an eagerness to learn and apply your engineering skills to develop creative problem-solving designs.
• The ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, and effectively participate as part of an engineering team is critical.
• You'll need familiarity with computer-aided design tools such as: Bentley Microstation, AutoCAD and Revit 
• You'll need computer knowledge/experience with the following: Microsoft Office Suite, SAP2000, RISA-3D or equivalent finite-element modeling programs.
• Familiarity with CBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI and local building codes.

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $66,000-$90,000.   This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:  

• Medical, dental, vision insurance  
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability  
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off  
• Commuter and wellness benefits  

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.