Michael Baker International
Design Associate II
Michael Baker International, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States, 15108
WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International provides engineering and consulting services for government, private and commercial partners, assisting in planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management. Our employees demonstrate a world-class ability to solve complex problems. As a company, We Make a Difference .
For most of us, it's because it enables us to have a direct and meaningful impact on the communities and environment in which we live and serve. Across the continuum of our expertise and projects, our work transforms the world; enables economies; creates healthier and more engaging cities. Our work allows us to engineer, plan, and design the very infrastructure that sustains and improves our world. Simply stated, the work we do everyday matters. We Make a Difference every day with every engagement.
FEDERAL PLANNING PRACTICE
Michael Baker delivers a multitude of award-winning, innovative planning services nationwide, creating the highest level of value for our federal partners. Since World War II, we have been providing the full range of technical competencies to the U.S. federal government. We are recognized as highly competent, detail oriented and committed to outstanding customer service. Working under multiple, concurrent task order awards, we are called upon again and again to meet urgent deadlines all over the world to satisfy various sustainability, facility management, master planning, emergency management, design, and community planning needs.
*THIS POSITION CAN BE REMOTE, IN-PERSON (MOON TOWNSHIP), OR HYBRID; PLEASE NOTE FOR REMOTE THAT PERIODIC ON-SITE TRAVEL TO CLIENT SITES IS REQUIRED. *
*MUST HAVE SITE PLANNING EXPERIENCE*
DESCRIPTION
The Design Associate II will join a collaboration of experienced planners, landscape architects, engineers, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective federal master planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. They will also support the project planner or project manager on multi-disciplinary planning projects, concept plans, site plans, and design-build projects and will be responsible for the preparation of master planning documents for Federal, State, and Local Government Clients.
There are numerous career paths for a Design Associate. The typical next level position, as you gain more experience, showing commitment to quality and hard work, can either be a Project Management or Technical Management position.
As a member of the Federal Planning Practice, the Design Associate will have several duties on any given day, which include: Supporting federal master plans and revitalization projects of varying sizes and complexities in diverse Federal and Military communities by utilizing hand-drawing techniques, SketchUp, and other computer-based modeling. Drawing proposed site plans in AutoCAD and rendering plans using Adobe CreativeCloud software Analyzing land conditions, such as drainage and topography to make recommendations on site planning. Facilitating small group exercises at on-site workshops to engage stakeholders on long-term development priorities and potential courses of action Collecting and compiling a variety of quantitative and qualitative data to prepare reports, maps, and related graphics. Conducting field evaluations and assessments Researching requirements and standards Developing reports under the direction of the project manager Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS
3-5 years of experience Four-year degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline AICP Candidate or other related professional certification or licensure preferred. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or ArcGIS Knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as master planning, urban planning, community planning, economic development, or land use Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical planning reports on land use, physical, social & economic possibilities, and constraints. Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects. Proficiency in MS Office (Work, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Ability to accommodate moderate travel (domestic and international) Valid driver's license U.S. Citizenship is required. COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $64,470 - $93,095. 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 Account (FSA) Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability Professional and personal development Generous paid time off Commuter and wellness benefits
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
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.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.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.The Design Associate II will join a collaboration of experienced planners, landscape architects, engineers, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective federal master planning.
Michael Baker International provides engineering and consulting services for government, private and commercial partners, assisting in planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management. Our employees demonstrate a world-class ability to solve complex problems. As a company, We Make a Difference .
For most of us, it's because it enables us to have a direct and meaningful impact on the communities and environment in which we live and serve. Across the continuum of our expertise and projects, our work transforms the world; enables economies; creates healthier and more engaging cities. Our work allows us to engineer, plan, and design the very infrastructure that sustains and improves our world. Simply stated, the work we do everyday matters. We Make a Difference every day with every engagement.
FEDERAL PLANNING PRACTICE
Michael Baker delivers a multitude of award-winning, innovative planning services nationwide, creating the highest level of value for our federal partners. Since World War II, we have been providing the full range of technical competencies to the U.S. federal government. We are recognized as highly competent, detail oriented and committed to outstanding customer service. Working under multiple, concurrent task order awards, we are called upon again and again to meet urgent deadlines all over the world to satisfy various sustainability, facility management, master planning, emergency management, design, and community planning needs.
*THIS POSITION CAN BE REMOTE, IN-PERSON (MOON TOWNSHIP), OR HYBRID; PLEASE NOTE FOR REMOTE THAT PERIODIC ON-SITE TRAVEL TO CLIENT SITES IS REQUIRED. *
*MUST HAVE SITE PLANNING EXPERIENCE*
DESCRIPTION
The Design Associate II will join a collaboration of experienced planners, landscape architects, engineers, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective federal master planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. They will also support the project planner or project manager on multi-disciplinary planning projects, concept plans, site plans, and design-build projects and will be responsible for the preparation of master planning documents for Federal, State, and Local Government Clients.
There are numerous career paths for a Design Associate. The typical next level position, as you gain more experience, showing commitment to quality and hard work, can either be a Project Management or Technical Management position.
As a member of the Federal Planning Practice, the Design Associate will have several duties on any given day, which include: Supporting federal master plans and revitalization projects of varying sizes and complexities in diverse Federal and Military communities by utilizing hand-drawing techniques, SketchUp, and other computer-based modeling. Drawing proposed site plans in AutoCAD and rendering plans using Adobe CreativeCloud software Analyzing land conditions, such as drainage and topography to make recommendations on site planning. Facilitating small group exercises at on-site workshops to engage stakeholders on long-term development priorities and potential courses of action Collecting and compiling a variety of quantitative and qualitative data to prepare reports, maps, and related graphics. Conducting field evaluations and assessments Researching requirements and standards Developing reports under the direction of the project manager Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS
3-5 years of experience Four-year degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline AICP Candidate or other related professional certification or licensure preferred. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or ArcGIS Knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as master planning, urban planning, community planning, economic development, or land use Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical planning reports on land use, physical, social & economic possibilities, and constraints. Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects. Proficiency in MS Office (Work, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Ability to accommodate moderate travel (domestic and international) Valid driver's license U.S. Citizenship is required. COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $64,470 - $93,095. 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 Account (FSA) Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability Professional and personal development Generous paid time off Commuter and wellness benefits
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
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.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.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.The Design Associate II will join a collaboration of experienced planners, landscape architects, engineers, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective federal master planning.