JOB DESCRIPTION
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.

Michael Baker is focused on the engineering, science and environmental aspects of surface water. We possess the highest level of expertise in the research and implementation areas of surface water, as well as in the practical application of solutions to management challenges. Our breadth of services and extensive understanding of the surface water world from the public, private and regulatory perspectives provides clients with timely, cost-effective and value-added solutions.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Associate, Water Quality to join our Santa Ana, CA office.

You will work with a highly interactive team on fast-paced, think on your feet type of projects that help our clients succeed through compliance with complex regulations. As a part of our team, the Water Quality Associate will assist teams with tasks appropriate for a junior engineer or scientist, including stormwater program development and implementation; Best Management Practice site selection, investigation, and performance research; data collection, review, and analysis; field inspections and reporting; and other civil engineering planning and design activities. In this role you will be expected to be an ongoing learner and explore new ways to more effectively complete tasks. You would assist both external and internal clients on a variety of project types.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The majority of your day would be spent working with great people in a dynamic team environment performing various tasks - review of regulatory requirements and water quality standards associated with surface water and Clean Water Act/NPDES compliance, developing compliance programs, performing field inspections, performing data analysis, and preparing plans, specifications and estimates.
• You will work with multiple Project Engineers, Environmental Scientists, and Project Managers who will guide you in the development of deliverables that include training sessions, regulatory reports, comment letters, and plan sets among others.
• Developing and reviewing plans for compliance with municipal, transportation agency, industrial or construction permits.
• Regulatory compliance assistance to both public and private clients, policy development and analysis, and report writing for Phase I and Phase II NPDES permits, the Construction General Permit, the Industrial General Permit, and the Statewide Trash Amendments.
• Collaboration with the surface water team as well as members of other departments: water resources, transportation, structures, land development, GIS, planning, permitting, survey, and construction management.
• Mentorship of interns.
• Feeling 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 organization and yourself!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A four- year Bachelor’s (required), or Master’s (preferred) degree in civil engineering, hydrology, environmental science, or related degree
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification strongly preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) in California preferred but not required.
• Experience in storm water regulations through the Construction General Permit, Industrial General Permit, Caltrans NPDES Permit, and/or Municipal NPDES Permits is preferred.Computer skills in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS.

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $105,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS

• 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
• Flexible Work Schedules

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.

ABOUT US
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.