Civil Engineer - Highway/Roadway

The Michael Baker New Jersey Operations has open positions for Highway Engineers in the New Jersey Operations Highway / Roadway Department.

The successful candidate will have the ability to assist and lead the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation.

We are specifically looking for candidates that specializes in design of roadway geometry, roadside protection, ADA, site work, utilities, development of contract documents (specifications, plans, cost estimates, etc.

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, cost / benefit alternative analyses, stakeholder coordination, and technical proposal contributions.

Experience with agencies, such as NJDOT, NJTA, SJTA, NJTPA, and PANYNJ is preferred.

NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and NYCDDC is desirable. Teamwork is the cornerstone of our practice and the candidate will be expected to work well within a multi-disciplined team environment coordinating at times with various task leaders, project managers and office leaders.

In addition to the hands-on roadway design experience on traditional projects, design-build and municipal projects, the candidate will have the career opportunity to explore multiple career paths including task management, project management, technical management, department and office leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with design, construction documents, plan production, maps, basic reports, and other supporting documentation.
• Assists with the preparation of drawings such as those needed for highways, structures, and traffic projects.
• Assists with gathering 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.
• Assists with 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. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.

A Masters in Transportation Engineering or a related field is preferred.

PhD desirable.

• 6+ 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.

Post Design is desirable.

• 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.
• S trong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in traffic engineering / transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Scheduling, and ArcGIS is highly desirable.

ORD desirable. COMPENSATION The salary range for a Highway Engineer is $99,000 - $140,000.

Compensation will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.

We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients.

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Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.The Michael Baker New Jersey Operations has open positions for Highway Engineers in the New Jersey Operations Highway / Roadway Department.

The successful candidate will have the ability to assist and lead the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation.

We are specifically looking for candidates that specializes in design of roadway geometry, roadside protection, ADA, site work, utilities, development of contract documents (specifications, plans, cost estimates, etc.

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, cost / benefit alternative analyses, stakeholder coordination, and technical proposal contributions.

Experience with agencies, such as NJDOT, NJTA, SJTA, NJTPA, and PANYNJ is preferred.

NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and NYCDDC is desirable.