Scientific Programmer

DATA AUTOMATION AND ANALYTICS GROUP

The Data Automation and Analytics group resides in the Lakewood, Colorado office and is comprised of team members local to Denver and those working remotely from other states. The group serves as a hub for innovation in the water resource engineering domain with a specialization in process automation, application of advanced analytic methodologies to civil engineering problems, and expansion of programming skills and best practices to the greater Michael Baker International workforce across various engineering disciplines and scientific fields. We work on both internal initiatives and client focused engagements and are committed to continual improvement and the highest quality outcomes for our clients, the communities we work in, and our colleague’s job satisfaction. Our contributions cover the AI spectrum of robust tool development, one-off automation scripts, cloud computing, big data processing, statistics, remote sensing, machine learning, neural nets, and website development. Each of our members have a technical background in engineering or earth science to complement our programming skills such that we are capable of identifying needs, understanding requirements, designing solutions, and solving implementation. 

DESCRIPTION

Our Lakewood office is seeking a data engineer/scientific programmer to advance our engineering toolsets, data science initiatives, and operational capabilities. This role will support our Lakewood water group, collaborate with water resource engineers in other offices, and to a growing degree work across other civil engineering disciplines to support digital transformation in a quickly evolving industry. 

Given the wide diversity of project types we collaborate on, this role requires a combination of innovation, creativity, discernment, and programming proficiency. A background in civil engineering, planning, or environmental science, or GIS is needed given the domains we work in. 

The successful candidate will work closely with existing staff to maintain and improve existing tools and client-facing applications, operationalize proof-of-concept solutions with market potential, and ensure application of software engineering best practices across all levels of project execution. Additionally, the role will work with Michael Baker Project Managers and directly with clients to identify high-value opportunities and develop novel automation and analytics solutions that are likely to include applications of machine learning, deep learning, and classical statistics. The work environment will be highly collaborative with frequent brainstorming, trials, and revisions. 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, GIS, or Data Analytics (MS preferred)
• 1 year of exposure to software best practices that support legibility, adaptability, scalability, maintainability, and deploy-ability
• 1 year of experience using common data engineering tools such as Docker, PostgreSQL, Airflow or similar, and cloud computing environments and tools (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc)
• 2 years of experience in applied science using programming, ML/Deep Learning, and statistical analysis
• Programming proficiency in Python (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Tensorflow, PyTorch, Multiprocessing), R (e.g., dplyr, ggplot2, terra, LidR), and/or SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with principles of hydrology and hydraulics, as well as accompanying software such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
• Understanding of 2D and unsteady H&H modeling
• Strong understanding of statistics and uncertainty, with experience in statistical modeling
• Familiarity with open-source geospatial tools such as GDAL, PDAL, and Geopandas
• Interest in developing Spatial Temporal Asset Catalogs (STACs), graph databases, and other novel data storage and access solutions.
• Experience with remote sensing methodologies
• Basic skills in one or more compiled languages (e.g., C++, Go, Scala)
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and tools
• Mentoring skills

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 annually. 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.

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 80 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.

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