Civil Technical Specialist III

Alexandria, VA | Hybrid

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

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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.