Civil Engineer, Traffic Engineering

Michael Baker International•Carlsbad, CA

22d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International’s Carlsbad office is currently seeking a qualified Traffic Engineer to join our team! Working closely with our Southern California Engineering Team, the Civil Engineer will work on a wide variety of Public Works and Transportation projects throughout the Southern California region. Our team focuses on a multitude of projects including, but not limited to roadway design and rehabilitation, ADA related improvements, Active Transportation Projects, and other traditional public improvement projects such as signing and striping, traffic signals and street lighting. The work will consist of developing plan and specification packages from engineering criteria, notes, sketches, and/or detailed drawings to ensure each design meets what the client is looking for. You will use AutoCAD to prepare engineering designs and drawings for preliminary and final plan sets. You will work closely with other engineers to ensure coordinated design You will apply standard drafting/design principles and theories to complete assignments. You will use technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards You will read and understand orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs. Reviews shop drawing for conformance with contract plans. Assists with defining scope of work and man-hour requirements. Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives. Assists Project Managers and other Engineers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met. Coordinates with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. May serve as the project task manager responsible for all facets of the task or discipline of the project. Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training. Please note this position will require in office time up to 3 days per week in Carlsbad, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
5-10 years of experience drafting/preparing engineering drawings is preferred.
EIT Required
Computer skills in Microsoft Office
Proficiency in AutoCAD drafting is preferred
Proficiency in Civil 3D modeling is preferred

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer OR Traffic Engineer in California preferred

Responsibilities

Developing plan and specification packages from engineering criteria, notes, sketches, and/or detailed drawings
Prepare engineering designs and drawings for preliminary and final plan sets using AutoCAD
Work closely with other engineers to ensure coordinated design
Apply standard drafting/design principles and theories to complete assignments
Use technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards
Read and understand orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs
Review shop drawing for conformance with contract plans
Assist with defining scope of work and man-hour requirements
Assist with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives
Assist Project Managers and other Engineers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met
Coordinate with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables
May serve as the project task manager responsible for all facets of the task or discipline of the project
Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training