Transportation Engineer
About The Position
Join Michael Baker International’s Transportation Design team in our Harrisburg, PA office and work on impactful interstate, highway, and municipal transportation projects. As a Transportation Engineer, you’ll contribute to innovative roadway designs using the latest 3D design tools while collaborating with a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team. This role offers exposure to a wide range of technical challenges—including roadway corridor design, stormwater drainage, and environmental permitting—and provides opportunities for career growth in technical leadership, project management, and client service. Training and professional development resources are offered locally and nationally to support your long-term success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University or College
- Professional Engineer’s (PE) License in PA or ability to obtain through reciprocity
- 5+ years of experience in stormwater drainage design, H&H modeling, and/or roadway design
Nice To Haves
- Experience related to hydrology/hydraulics, stormwater management, and/or environmental permitting is a plus
- Proficiency using modeling and design software such as Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, HEC-RAS, HY-8 is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and production of highway construction plans for PennDOT and other DOTs, design-build, and municipal projects
- Perform roadway and drainage design tasks including geometric/corridor design, stormwater systems, H&H analyses, and 3D corridor modeling
- Prepare design calculations, quantities, construction cost estimates, and technical documentation
- Assist with environmental and drainage-related permitting coordination and preparation of supporting exhibits and reports
- Collaborate with project managers, task leaders, and multi-disciplinary teams to meet project scope, schedule, and budget goals
- Communicate with clients and participate in project meetings as needed
- Assist with proposal scope development and staff-hour estimates
- Coordinate and mentor junior staff and technicians to ensure quality and timely deliverables
- Occasionally visit project sites and report findings
- Maintain and grow technical knowledge through training and professional development
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
