Civil Engineer-in-Training

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.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Transportation team in Baton Rouge! This position is ideal for an early-career engineer who is passionate about transportation infrastructure and eager to develop technical expertise in roadway, highway, and multimodal transportation projects.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the planning, design, and development of transportation infrastructure projects, including highways, roadways, intersections, bridges, and multimodal facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations, exhibits, reports, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Develop construction plans and specifications utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and other industry-standard software.
• Support roadway geometric design, grading, drainage analysis, stormwater management, and utility coordination efforts.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, clients, agencies, and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including AASHTO, FHWA, and DOT standards.
• Support the preparation of permit applications, technical memoranda, and engineering reports.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, required
• 0-4 years of transportation engineering experience or relevant internship/co-op experience.
• Understanding of transportation design principles and engineering processes.
• Experience with MicroStation, Geopak and/or Open roads preferred.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $68,000 to $88,000. 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.

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

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About us

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 over 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.

Michael Baker is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Transportation team in Baton Rouge!