Michael Baker International

Technical Manager - Highway

Michael Baker International$150K — $200K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • 10-15+ years of highway/roadway design experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York required
  • Strong knowledge of AASHTO and FHWA guidelines
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary team leadership
  • Proficiency in MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads, and Civil 3D
  • Preferred: Primavera P6 and ENV SP certification

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery of roadway and highway projects
  • Develop and review design plans and engineering estimates
  • Apply expertise in roadway geometry and utilities
  • Oversee QA/QC and mentor junior staff
  • Coordinate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Facilitate project meetings and technical discussions
  • Contribute to proposal development and business growth

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Mentorship opportunities within a diverse engineering team
  • Engagement with high-profile NYC infrastructure projects
  • Access to continued education and industry standard updates
Full Job Description
Job Description

Transportation Practice

Our New York Highway Operations is seeking a Technical Manager for our New York office who is eager to support our Highway Design group and continue growing their career with our firm. 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 candidates that specialize 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, and technical proposal contributions. This role will primarily be responsible for civil roadway and infrastructure design for New York City agencies.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead technical delivery of roadway, highway, and NYC right-of-way (ROW) projects.
  • Develop and review design plans, specifications, and engineering estimates.
  • Apply expertise in roadway geometry, grading, drainage, utilities, traffic signals, street lighting, and traffic maintenance plans.
  • Provide QA/QC oversight and mentor junior engineering staff.
  • Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Lead project meetings, presentations, and technical discussions.
  • Support scope development, staffing plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Contribute to proposal development and business growth efforts.
  • Review shop drawings for compliance with contract documents.
  • Stay current on industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
What You Need to Succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 10-15+ years of highway/roadway design experience with transportation agencies such as NYCDDC, NYCDOT, and/or NYCDEP.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York required.
  • Strong knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA MUTCD, NYCDDC, NYCDOT, and NYCDEP standards.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring staff.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoTURN, and Microsoft Office.
  • Primavera P6 and ENV SP certification preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000. 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.

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About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
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5,000 employees
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Founded
1940

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