Civil Associate - Highway

Michael Baker International • Newark, NJ

3h • $74,720 - $90,000

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Associate for their New Jersey Highway/Roadway Department. This role involves assisting and leading the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation. The ideal candidate will specialize in roadway geometry, roadside protection, ADA, site work, utilities, contract document development (specifications, plans, cost estimates), Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, cost/benefit alternative analyses, stakeholder coordination, and technical proposal contributions. Experience with agencies like NJDOT, NJTA, SJTA, NJTPA, and PANYNJ is preferred, as is experience with NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and NYCDDC. The position requires strong teamwork and coordination skills within a multi-disciplined team environment. Career opportunities include task management, project management, technical management, and department/office leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 2-4 years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Transportation Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate preferred or on-track to obtain within one year.
• Passed PE Exam preferred or on track to take exam within one year.
• Post Design experience is desirable.
• Experience in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Scheduling, and ArcGIS is highly desirable.
• ORD desirable.
• Experience with agencies, such as NJDOT, NJTA, SJTA, NJTPA, and PANYNJ is preferred.
• NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and NYCDDC is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists with design, construction documents, plan production, maps, basic reports, and other supporting documentation.
• Supports with the preparation of drawings such as those needed for highways, structures, and traffic projects.
• Gathers background information related to a project site which includes reviewing as-built plans and mapping existing utility service.
• Assists with quantities and project cost estimates.
• Coordinates with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• 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.
• Attends available training sessions for various design software and design elements.

Benefits

• Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level