Civil Associate, Water Resources

Michael Baker International

Dallas, TX0–3 yrs4h agovia LinkedInH-1B sponsor · 8 entry-level filings

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree
Must know
Project managementCivil 3D
Work
On-site in Dallas
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
Civil 3D55%Project management38%of 95 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
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Nov 4, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

Michael Baker International is seeking a highly motivated Civil Associate to join our highly collaborative Water Resources team in Dallas, TX.

Key Responsibilities

As a part of our Water Practice, you will assist Project Managers with tasks such as:

  • Stormwater master planning
  • Design of stormwater systems, culverts, bridges, and drainage systems
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
  • River restoration
  • River mechanics and geomorphology
  • Performing watershed assessments, watershed planning studies, storm water/drainage master plans, stream channel design, storm drain design, floodplain mapping studies, and flood control.
  • Performing engineering calculations
  • Preparing design and construction plans in CADD software
  • Generating construction specifications
  • Developing construction quantities and cost estimates
  • Performing construction oversight
  • Exploring, refining, and developing surface water workflows for engineering studies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position, including:
  • ArcMap
  • Hydrologic/Hydraulic models such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
  • Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software like Civil 3D
  • Basic understanding of stormwater management and principles of hydrology and hydraulics of stormwater runoff.
  • Organized and determined, with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
  • EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire required.
  • 0-3 years of related experience in the water resources field and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) models such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.

H-1B sponsor

Michael Baker International filed 8 entry-level H-1B applications for new hires (Oct 2025 - Jun 2026, Department of Labor).

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