Job Description

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Join Michael Baker International, consistently honored as a Top 20 transportation firm by Engineering News-Record. Embark on an outstanding journey where your expertise will shine in a world-class environment dedicated to flawless transportation solutions. Our ambitious team thrives on collaboration, determined to successfully implement innovative practices.

The Michael Baker New Jersey Operations has an opportunity for Highway Engineers in the NJ Highway/Roadway Department. The successful candidates will have the ability to assist and lead the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation. We are specifically looking for candidates that specialize in design of roadway geometry, modeling, roadside protection, ADA, site work, utilities, development of contract documents (specifications, plans, cost estimates, etc.), Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, cost/benefit alternative analyses, stakeholder coordination, and technical proposal contributions. Experience with agencies, such as NJDOT, NJTA, SJTA, NJTPA, and PANYNJ is preferred. NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and NYCDDC is desirable.

Teamwork is the cornerstone of our practice, and the candidate will be expected to work well within a multi-disciplined team environment coordinating at times with various task leaders, project managers and office leaders. In addition to the hands-on roadway design experience on traditional projects, design-build and municipal projects, the candidate will have the career opportunity to explore multiple career paths including task management, project management, technical management, department and office leadership.

This is a Hybrid opportunity working out of our Newark or Hamilton NJ offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.
• Assist in developing drawings for highways, structures, and traffic-related projects.
• Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.
• Contribute to quantity take-offs and preparation of project cost estimates.
• Collaborate with design technicians to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits.
• Assist in organizing materials for client and project meetings.
• Participate in internal project meetings and provide input as needed.
• Conduct occasional site visits and report findings to Project Managers.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in training sessions to enhance proficiency in design software and technical elements.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required. Masters in Transportation Engineering or a related field is preferred. PhD desirable.
• 4 to 7+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• PE License in NJ and/or NY, required. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate and be on-track to obtain a PE License within one year, applicable.
• Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans is required. Post Design is desirable.
• Knowledgeable in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Scheduling, and ArcGIS is highly desirable. ORD desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $102,000 - $145,000. 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. The salary range for this position is annual.

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.