Project Manager, Traffic Engineering

Job Description

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.

DESCRIPTION

As part of our Transportation team, the Traffic Engineer will develop ITS, fiber optic, traffic signal, traffic control, signing, and pavement marking plans, as well as perform traffic operational analyses.

The Traffic Engineer will utilize their knowledge and skills to support our project teams in delivery of projects through planning and design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The best part of being a Traffic Engineer at Michael Baker is that with a wide variety of clients and projects, no two days will be the same.

You will face different challenges every day, some of which will be extraordinarily complex.

Most days will be spent in the office managing and carrying out the traffic tasks on a variety of surface transportation design projects.

Many of these projects will begin in the traffic forecasting task, proceed through traffic analysis and conclude with the design of traffic signals, signal communications, and ITS systems.

• Coordinating with colleagues across the region, you will support the Transportation Engineering Team by preparing scopes and fees for traffic engineering tasks, organizing personnel to complete tasks, and attending technical meetings with agency staff and clients.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals and conducting business development activities
• Work on transportation infrastructure projects for Caltrans and local agencies
• Be available to occasionally travel to other local offices
• You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 6+ years of progressive traffic engineering design and operational experience
• California P.E. certification. T.E. and or PTOE certification is a plus
• Experience working with Caltrans and local municipalities
• Proficient computer skills in MicroStation and AutoCAD and in traffic operations software Synchro, TruTraffic, and HCS.

Experience with SignCAD is desirable

• Experience with traffic signal timing is desirable
• Experience in field operations or on-site trouble shooting for controller cabinets and signal equipment is desirable
• Proficient in preparing technical reports and memorandums
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail, effective decision making, and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines and manage staff
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting to support project delivery

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$145,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY : Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences.

We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.

This position can report to any of our many Southern California offices, including : San Diego, Carlsbad, Santa Ana, Ontario, Temecula, or Palm Desert.

About Us

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. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.