Traffic Engineer
About The Position
TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure. What We're Looking For: Michael Baker International is currently seeking a qualified Traffic Engineer to join our growing Transportation team. This role can be based in any of the following Florida locations: Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, or Panama City. Working closely with our Florida and Southeast Traffic Engineering teams, this role will support a wide range of FDOT and local agency projects throughout North Florida and the Southeast. Our work spans roadway design and rehabilitation, ADA-related improvements, Active Transportation projects, and other traditional public improvement efforts such as signing and pavement markings, traffic signals, and roadway lighting. The Traffic Engineer will be responsible for developing plan and specification packages based on engineering criteria, notes, sketches, and detailed drawings to ensure designs meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 5–10 years of experience drafting and preparing engineering drawings preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with MicroStation; familiarity with Civil 3D is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop engineering designs and prepare preliminary and final plan sets using MicroStation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality designs.
- Apply standard drafting and design principles to complete technical assignments accurately.
- Reference applicable technical manuals to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
- Interpret and work from orthographic (2D) and isometric (3D) design drawings.
- Review shop drawings for conformance with contract plans and specifications.
- Support scope development and assist with estimating man-hour requirements.
- Contribute to proposal development and marketing initiatives.
- Assist with monitoring project schedules and budgets to support timely, cost-effective delivery.
- Coordinate with design technicians to ensure accurate and on-time deliverables.
- May serve as a task manager, overseeing specific project discipline activities.
- Maintain and expand technical knowledge through training, seminars, and internal development programs.
- Engage with local professional organizations and support the continued growth of Michael Baker’s traffic engineering presence in North Florida.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
