Construction Project Engineer

Job Description

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Construction Services team and play a key role in delivering generational infrastructure projects that will enhance and strengthen communities for decades to come. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in construction engineering, field support, and project coordination.

You will work alongside Project Managers, Resident Engineers, Construction Managers, and inspectors to help deliver critical utility and treatment plant projects safely, on time, and within budget.

What You'll Do:

• Support engineering and construction management activities for large-scale infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Perform field observations to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with plans and specifications
• Assist with quantity tracking, measurements, and pay documentation
• Help prepare daily reports, field documentation, and project records
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and internal teams to resolve field issues and RFIs
• Support review of shop drawings, submittals, and construction plans
• Ensure what is being constructed complies with applicable submittals
• Assist with material testing coordination (concrete, soils, utilities) and documentation
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to progress tracking and reporting
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including change orders and as-built information

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Construction Management concentration preferred.
• 1-4 years of relevant experience (internships or co-ops in construction or water/wastewater preferred)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Construction Management-In-Training (CMIT) or ability to obtain
• Basic understanding of construction plans, specifications, and engineering fundamentals
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Construction knowledge
• Ability to work in both office and field environments (including varying site conditions)
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time,
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CAD or construction management software is a plus

COMPENSATION


The approximate compensation range for this position is $65,291 - $89,672. 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

• 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

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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.