Civil Engineer - Permitting & Site Plan Review

Job Description

Michael Baker International is seeking an on-site Permitting Engineer assigned to the NYSDOT office located in Poughkeepsie, NY .

This is a full-time on-site position with our client. The Permit Engineer will work under the direction of NYSDOT's Regional Highway Permit Manager and other NYSDOT staff.

Under the guidance of Senior Managers and Engineers, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) reviewing highway work permits and developer applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will support New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) in the review and approval of highway work permits required for work performed within the right of way and will ensure that the finished projects, meet the standards and policies of public safety, highway laws and regulations.

Permit applications are generally submitted by developers, utility companies, municipalities, residents, and others desiring to conduct activity within the right of way.

The focus of the Permit Engineering position will involve review of permit plans and field inspections.

Anyone who plans to do work on any part of the state highway system, its properties or right of way, must obtain a permit.

Some typical examples of this work include permanent or temporary driveway installations and related improvements, drainage work, slope work, sign installations, erecting banners across a state highway, land development, landscaping and plantings, and the various activities of utilities in maintaining and installing lines and equipment on the right of way.

The applicant should have experience with utilities, civil site layout, grading, water, wastewater, stormwater, and other infrastructure facilities.

The successful candidate should have experience working with NYSDOT and area Counties as well as local municipalities, state agencies, developers, landowners, utility companies, and project consultants.

Background experience related to design plan review include the following :

• NYSDOT standards and specifications and permit requirements
• Utility design, including municipal water and sanitary sewer service plans and profiles.
• Knowledge of work zone traffic control plans.
• Basic knowledge of traffic studies including MUTCD and AASHTO standards.
• Site design and layout of vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking, and loading.
• Highway design, including street and sidewalk plans and profiles.
• SEQR review, including compliance with SEQR procedural requirements.
• Background in stormwater management, storm drain, erosion, and sediment control design. Knowledge of NYSDOT environmental criteria, policy, and requirements a plus
• Basic knowledge with federal, state, and local stormwater and floodplain permitting and experience in obtaining various permits
• Ability to present site plan and report review findings.
• Attend local land-use regulatory board meetings as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5-10+ years of Design or Transportation Planning and Engineering work experience
• Knowledge and experience with NYSDOT projects and permit application process preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written and communication skills
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members

PREFERRED

Knowledge and experience with NYSDOT projects and permit application process.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• 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

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 (without P.E. license) and $115,000 - $135,000 (with P.

E. license). This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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.

About the Team

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's civil engineering professionals manage and staff active projects in over 40 countries on five continents.

Services are provided for a broad range of projects and capabilities, including highways, airports, bridges, rail and transit systems, government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, oil and gas infrastructure, and commercial / urban development.

Our fields of expertise span all areas of civil engineering and include an extensive variety of specialty disciplines, such as environmental compliance and restoration, coastal engineering, urban development, and mining.