Design Associate II

Michael Baker International • Peoria, IL

93d

About The Position

The Civil Associate position will be responsible for construction plan review and inspection of field work performed by the contractor to ensure it meets the contract specifications. Inspection of material on site to ensure it meets plan requirements. Responsible for identifying changed existing conditions and generating an engineering solution. Responsible for documenting daily quantities for monthly pay estimates.

Requirements

• Knowledge of web-based project management platforms to support all phases of project execution.
• Experience documenting materials incorporated into the project.
• Tracking and reporting daily contractor operations – inspection of operations in the field requires the knowledge and application of the static and dynamic forces on bridge members, reinforced concrete designs and other items which are only taught in civil engineering classes.
• Reviewing and responding to RFIs (Requests for Information) – this requires review of engineering plans using engineering judgements and evaluation. Principles gained/learned from Civil Engineering classes are crucial to providing responses.
• Generating and submitting pay estimates.
• Managing and responding to submittals – reviewing technical submittals uses principles of engineering acquired from civil engineering degree.
• Expected to be proficient in using Teams for virtual collaboration, including attending and participating in project meetings with both internal teams and external clients.
• Ability to set up and manage virtual meetings, organize shared files, and collaborate within Teams channels to facilitate smooth communication and document access.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel for calculating and recording daily pay item quantities for inclusion in monthly pay estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs from construction plans and compare them against designer-provided calculations for accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to use formulas, tables, and formatting tools to create clear, organized, and auditable documentation.
• Proficient in drafting professional documents including technical memos, correspondence to clients and contractors, and formal submittal responses.

Responsibilities

• construction plan review
• inspection of field work performed by the contractor to ensure it meets the contract specifications
• Inspection of material on site to ensure it meets plan requirements
• identifying changed existing conditions and generating an engineering solution
• documenting daily quantities for monthly pay estimates

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level