Job Description

What We're Looking For:

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.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Masters in Transportation Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• PE License in PA is required.
• Experience preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans. Post Design is desirable.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 $110,000 - $170,000 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.

*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.