Civil Technical Specialist III

What We’re Looking For

Michael Baker International’s Alexandria office continues to experience strong growth as we expand our presence throughout Virginia and the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. To support this growth, we are seeking a Civil Technical Specialist III to join our Civil Engineering team.

This position provides the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of public infrastructure projects, including pedestrian trails and park improvements, facility and site design, stormwater management (SWM) and Best Management Practices (BMP), erosion stabilization, utility improvements, and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.

We’re looking for a collaborative civil engineering professional who brings strong technical skills, practical problem-solving abilities, and an interest in delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients and communities.

This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate may work remotely part-time and will be expected to work from our Alexandria office approximately 2–3 days per week.

What You’ll Do

As a Civil Technical Specialist III, you will contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of a variety of civil and public infrastructure projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, planners, and other professionals.
• Evaluate site conditions through field investigations and desktop analysis and develop practical, innovative, and cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare construction documents, calculations, design reports, maps, and other supporting documentation for site and infrastructure improvements.
• Perform field assessments and inspections of storm sewer systems and other infrastructure assets.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and project cost estimates.
• Prepare project technical specifications.
• Interpret technical data and prepare construction drawings and engineering calculations.
• Utilize CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce high-quality design documents, exhibits, computations, and reports.
• Coordinate with Senior Engineers and Project Managers, participate in internal project meetings, and document key action items.
• Review shop drawings for conformance with construction plans and specifications.
• Support Project Managers and Engineers in maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare documentation required by regulatory agencies to support permitting.
• Assist with preparation for client and project meetings.
• Conduct occasional project site visits and document findings for Project Managers.
• Provide basic technical guidance and informal mentoring to less-experienced team members.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil engineering software.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation and OpenRoads is a plus.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Additional relevant professional credentials are a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $93,719-$147,641 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) 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
• Tuition Reimbursement