Civil Engineer - Transportation

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.  In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

The Michael Baker Philadelphia Operations has an open position for a Senior Highway Engineer in the Philadelphia Operations Highway/Roadway Department. The successful candidate will have the ability to assist and lead the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation. We are specifically looking for a candidate that specializes in design of roadway geometry, 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 PennDOT and City of Philadelphia is preferred. NJDOT is a plus.   

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.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.
• Prepares drawings such as those needed for highways, structures, and traffic projects. 
• Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.
• Prepares quantities calculations and construction cost estimates. 
• Coordinates with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. 
• Manage tasks and oversee the work of junior staff.
• Prepares the document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
• Assists with preparation for client and project meetings. 
• Attends internal project meetings and participates as necessary. 
• Occasionally visits project sites, and reports findings to Project Managers.  
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with other disciplines effectively.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required, masters in Transportation Engineering or a related field is preferred.
•  8+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
•  PE License in PA is required. 
•  Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans is required. Post Design is desirable.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
•  Strong organizational and time-management skills.
•  Experience in transportation design engineering software such as AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Inroads V8i, ORD, and Scheduling is preferred. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $140,000 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.