Job DescriptionWhether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Make an Impact Where It Matters Most At
Michael Baker International, we're shaping the future of rail and transit infrastructure. We're looking for a
Project Manager with expertise in rail bridge design to lead transformative projects that keep America moving. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and want to work with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and career growth, this is your opportunity.
Why Join Us? - Flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. with occasional travel for client and project needs.
- Influence: Lead high-profile rail bridge projects for Class I railroads and transit agencies.
- Growth: Access mentorship, leadership development, and cutting-edge tools to advance your career.
- Impact: Your work will directly improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in rail transportation.
How You'll Make a Difference - Drive end-to-end project delivery-planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Manage schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure on-time, on-budget success.
- Collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams to build strong partnerships.
- Oversee technical designs, ensuring compliance with AREMA and client standards.
- Prepare reports, cost estimates, and documentation that tell the story of project success.
- Train and mentor junior engineers in rail bridge design, rehabilitation, retaining wall design, culvert design and construction staging.
- Champion safety and quality at every stage.
What You Bring - Education: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Master's in Structural Engineering preferred).
- Experience: 7-10 years in bridge design, rehabilitation, and construction with a railroad focus. Previous project management experience is required.
- Professional Engineer Licensure (Structural Engineer License preferred).
- Proven track record with Class I Railroads, Passenger Rail and/or transit agencies.
- Expertise in AREMA standards and rail structure design.
- Railroad bridge inspection experience with construction inspection or construction management as an added benefit
- Strong leadership, client management, communication and multitasking skills.
Ready to Build the Future?Join a team that values your expertise and gives you the tools to succeed. Apply today and help us deliver the next generation of rail infrastructure.
COMPENSATIONThe approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000- $175,000 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.
About UsMichael 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.
