Description
DESCRIPTIONMichael Baker International is seeking to hire a full-time a Civil Associate to support the City of Houston's Office of the City Engineer in reviewing plans related to Telecommunications, Encroachments, and Stormwater infrastructure. This role is part of a staff augmentation contract (approximately 9 months) and will require close coordination with city departments, consultants, and developers to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and design standards. After the contract period, the chosen candidate will transition to Michael Baker's Houston, TX office to support our Water Resources team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Telecommunication Plan Review
- Review and approve permit applications and engineering drawings for telecommunications infrastructure (e.g., DAS, fiber optics, wireless facilities).
- Ensure compliance with the City's Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM), ordinances, and applicable state codes.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve design issues.
- Track and document plan reviews using city software systems.
Encroachment Plan Review
- Evaluate applications for encroachments into the public right-of-way, including vaults, tunnels, balconies, signs, conduits, and other structures.
- Verify submitted GIS mapping data and ensure alignment with the City's GIS systems (COHGIS & GIMS).
- Review insurance documentation and legal agreements for compliance.
- Calculate encroachment fees and ensure proper documentation and approvals.
Stormwater Plan Review
- Review stormwater drainage and detention plans for residential and commercial developments.
- Ensure compliance with the City's Code of Ordinances, IDM, and applicable federal/state regulations.
- Evaluate Stormwater Quality (SWQ) permit applications.
- Provide technical guidance and feedback to applicants and consultants.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other engineering discipline with water resources engineering experience, Master's degree preferred
- 0+ years of Water Resources engineering experience
- Hold a Texas EIT, or the ability to obtain within six months
- Must demonstrate excellent speaking and written communication skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, and plan review software preferred
- Familiarity with Houston's IDM, permitting processes, and GIS systems preferred
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $65,859- $85,000 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.
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
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 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 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.
*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.
Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a full-time a Civil Associate to support the City of Houston's Office of the City Engineer in reviewing plans related to Telecommunications, Encroachments, and Stormwater infrastructure. This role is part of a staff augmentation contract (approximately 9 months) and will require close coordination with city departments, consultants, and developers to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and design standards. After the contract period, the chosen candidate will transition to Michael Baker's Houston, TX office to support our Water Resources team.
