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Michael Baker International Design Associate II - 306814 in Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Design Associate II - 306814
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: This Design Associate will join a collaboration of experienced planners, landscape architects, engineers, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective federal master planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve.
The Design Associate will support the project planner or project manager on multi-disciplinary planning projects, concept plans, site plans, and design-build projects and will be responsible for the preparation of master planning documents for Federal, State, and Local Government Clients.
As a member of the Federal Planning Practice, the Design Associate will have a number of activities on any given day, which include: * Supporting federal master plans and revitalization projects of varying sizes and complexities in diverse Federal and Military communities by utilizing hand-drawing techniques, SketchUp, and other computer-based modeling; * Drawing proposed site plans in AutoCAD and rendering plans using Adobe CreativeCloud software * Analyzing land conditions, such as drainage and topography to make recommendations on site planning * Facilitating small group exercises at on-site workshops to engage stakeholders on long-term development priorities and potential courses of action * Collecting and compiling a variety of quantitative and qualitative data to prepare reports, maps, and related graphics * Conducting field evaluations and assessments * Researching requirements and standards * Developing reports under the direction of the project manager * Other duties as assigned
There are numerous career paths for a Design Associate. The typical next level position, as you gain more experience, showing commitment to quality and hard work, can either be a Project Management or Technical Management position * Four-year degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline * AICP Candidate or other related professional certification or licensure preferred * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or ArcGIS * Knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as master planning, urban planning, community planning, economic development, or land use * Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams * Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical planning reports on land use, physical, social & economic possibilities, and constraints * Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects * Proficiency in MS Office (Work, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) * Ability to accommodate moderate travel (domestic and international) * Valid driver's license
COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $64,470 - $93,095. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
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
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 orientat on, 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.