Civil Associate

Michael Baker International

Location: Santa Ana, CA 92701, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Valid Through: Monday, 17 August 2026

Job Description

Michael Baker International is hiring a Civil Associate in Santa Ana, CA. This is a full-time position.

Job title: Civil Associate

Job Location: Santa Ana, CA 92707. Employer will allow a hybrid work schedule.

Salary: $110, 000 - $126, 317

Job duties: Assists with design, construction documents, plan production, maps, basic reports and other supporting documentation. Assists with preparing and updating engineering calculations to be used in design reports and final design. Prepare reports detailing conceptual designs or analysis performed, along with results. Assists with the preparation of drawings such as those needed for highways, structures, and water/wastewater projects. Demonstrates intermediate skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations and reports. Reviews shop drawings for conformance with contract plans. Assists or leads in the design of elements of engineering plans or concepts. Assists with quantities and project cost estimates. Communicate with Engineers and/or Project Managers regarding project issues. Coordinates with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. Attend internal and external project meetings and participate as necessary. Assists with document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits. Assists with preparation for client and project meetings. Reporting to Engineers and/or Project Managers. May provide basic guidance and informal training for less experienced personnel.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. plus 2 years of experience in civil engineering design or related. Requires skills and experience to involve:
  • Engineering calculations and quantitative analysis for design and reporting using Excel, MathCAD, or similar computational tools.
  • Technical report preparation documenting design concepts and analysis results using Microsoft Word and PDF documentation tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for computations, documentation, and reporting.
  • Knowledge and application of bridge engineering standards and regulations, including Caltrans Bridge Design Practice (BDP), Seismic Design Criteria (SDC), AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, FHWA requirements, and California Building Code.
  • Ability to produce design documents and reports that meet strict client and regulatory standards using industry-standard engineering software and documentation tools.
  • Application of engineering principles using structural analysis and modeling software (e.g., SAP2000, CSI Bridge, or similar) to support accurate, consistent, and high-quality project deliverables.


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 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.

Job title: Civil AssociateJob Location: Santa Ana, CA 92707.Employer will allow a hybrid work schedule.Salary: $110, 000 - $126, 317Job duties: Assists with design, construction documents, plan production, maps, basic reports and other supporting documentation. Assists with preparing and updating engineering calculations to be used in design reports and final design. Prepare reports detailing conceptual designs or analysis performed, along with results. Assists with the preparation of drawings such as those needed for highways, structures, and water/wastewater projects. Demonstrates intermediate skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations and reports. Reviews shop drawings for conformance with contract plans. Assists or leads in the design of elements of engineering plans or concepts. Assists with quantities and project cost estimates.

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

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Benefits

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