Civil Engineer - Highway/Roadway

Highway Engineers

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.

A Hybrid working arrangement is available out of our Newark or Pennington NJ offices.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 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 $103,000 - $150,000. 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.