Construction Associate

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 International is seeking a full-time Construction Associate to join the team in Columbus, OH. In this role, you will get hands-on experience supporting real-world infrastructure projects while learning from seasoned engineers and field professionals.

What You'll Do:

• Support construction inspection activities alongside field and office staff
• Help review drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation
• Assist with project paperwork, safety and quality processes, and schedule tracking
• Gain exposure to real client interactions and on-site problem solving
• Gather field data, document findings, and share insights with project leads
• Work across different project sites within the region (occasional travel may be required)

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related engineering or technical field required
• 0-2 years civil engineering / construction experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background check 
• Willingness to commute to construction projects in varying locations, work in all weather conditions, varying shifts, and weekends 
• Possess strong math skills, including algebra and geometry for determining areas and volumes
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to provide support to local office, as well as availability to occasionally travel to other offices
• Possess, or be willing to obtain, the following industry certifications:
  • ODOT Prequalified: Project Inspector 
  • ODOT Prequalified: Structures Inspector 
  • ODOT Prequalified: Traffic and Lighting
  • ACI Level I Certification

Compensation:   The approximate compensation range for this position is $62,000 - $83,000 per year. 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.

Why Choose Us:

• 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, 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 nearly 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.