Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International's focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the US and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the US by Engineering News Record (ENR). Michael Baker International's Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients. Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer WHO WE ARE Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include US federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE Michael Baker International's construction technician staff work on active projects in over 40 countries on five continents. Services are provided for a broad range of projects and capabilities, including highways, airports, bridges, rail and transit systems, government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, oil and gas infrastructure, and commercial/urban development. DESCRIPTION Specific duties depend on job assignments and may include serving as project technician for medium sized construction and maintenance projects; coordinating complex maintenance activities; performing advanced tests on soils and materials; supervising a crew engaged in basic technical engineering activities; serving as instrument person on a survey crew; developing complex maintenance contract specifications; coordinating major traffic control devices; and serving as a field crew chief for planning projects or maintaining advanced data systems in support of planning programs. Employees in some positions in this classification do not supervise, but may serve as lead workers. The employee is expected to give guidance and assistance to less experienced employees and may supervise a project, crew or unit. Work is performed under the general supervision of an engineer, surveyor, or higher level technical employee. Work conditions vary depending on assignments and are performed in the office or in the field during survey and inspection assignments with exposure to varying weather conditions and rough terrain and requirements for walking, standing, bending, and lifting loads weighing up to 80 pounds; may require working in close proximity with traffic on Maryland highways; requires hand/eye coordination in the efficient operation of computers and other office machines, survey equipment and the like. Employees in this classification may be required to work various shifts and on weekends depending on assignment. Employees in some positions in this classification may be required to travel and be available for work in any part of the State, subject to change of assignment, as work requires. Positions assigned to this transportation technician classification are experienced positions distinguished from the entry transportation technician position by greater independent decision making and by the requirement to apply a greater range of construction knowledge and skills. Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants may be subject to a background check which may impact employment. A CDL license may be required for some positions. The best part being a Construction Technician for Michael Baker is that no two days will be the same. You will face different challenges every day, some of which will be extraordinarily complex. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative construction solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Five years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning. Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience, up to a maximum of three years. Applicants who possess an Associates Degree in either Engineering, Construction Management or Surveying or Surveying Technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met two years of the five-year experience requirement. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification or other in-house certifications may be required for this position. Employees in this job may be required to possess Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) certification for inspection of In-Service Bridges, American Society for Non-Destructive Testing Level II Certification; and/or certification in field testing procedures in concrete, soil aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt; or have the ability to acquire this certificate within a given time period. Examples of project work include: Operates electronic and mechanical equipment required in surveying, drafting and design, field inspection, and materials testing; Reviews and comments on design submittals from consulting engineers to ensure compliance with standards; meets with consultants to resolve problems; Oversees or performs plan preparation and review during construction and maintenance of roadways, structures and traffic control devices for conformance to plans and specifications; Schedules and directs the work of construction inspectors assigned to construction and maintenance projects; Compiles, documents, and reviews construction reports including cost and other data; reviews special provisions, design agreements, and continuity of plans as necessary; assists in determining if contract plans adhere to current standards and practices; Prepares construction drawings based on engineer's notes, survey notes, field and record research, and engineering calculations; Updates maps, plats, and other engineering records based on "as-builts," survey notes and other information; Monitors contractors, producers, and fabricators and assures quality control of materials used in the construction of roadways, bridges and facilities; used meet state specifications; Oversees material testing programs in permanent and portable labs and at material supplier facilities; Compiles, documents, and reviews maintenance reports/studies including costs and other data, determining if maintenance contracts adhere to current maintenance practices and standards; Assists in the clearance of utilities and other underground obstructions prior to subsurface explorations; and Assists in locating subsurface features through the use of preliminary engineering design documents and/or the use of electronic geographical positioning equipment. To be successful, you'll need to be bright, organized, and determined; you'll also need to be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people. You will need the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations. Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential to long term success in this role. You'll need to be able to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company's service offerings, and the client's standards and procedures relevant to your projects. Naturally, you'll need computer skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of CADD using MicroStation. MARTCP certifications preferred. OSHA-10 certification preferred. Experience with Latex Modified Concrete preferred. MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT 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. 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.