Civil Engineer - Highway/Roadway

Michael Baker International • Pennington, NJ

2d • $103,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International, a Top 20 transportation firm, is seeking a Highway Engineer for its NJ Highway/Roadway Department. The role involves leading the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation, with a focus on roadway geometry, modeling, roadside protection, ADA, site work, utilities, contract document development, 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 emphasizes teamwork within a multi-disciplined environment and offers career paths in task management, project management, technical management, and leadership. A hybrid working arrangement is available from the Newark or Pennington NJ offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• 4 to 7+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• PE License in NJ and/or NY, required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate and be on-track to obtain a PE License within one year, applicable.
• Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - 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.
• PhD desirable.
• Post Design experience is desirable.
• Knowledgeable in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Scheduling, and ArcGIS is highly desirable.
• ORD desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.
• Assist in developing drawings for highways, structures, and traffic-related projects.
• Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.
• Contribute to quantity take-offs and preparation of project cost estimates.
• Collaborate with design technicians to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits.
• Assist in organizing materials for client and project meetings.
• Participate in internal project meetings and provide input as needed.
• Conduct occasional site visits and report findings to Project Managers.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in training sessions to enhance proficiency in design software and technical elements.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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