Technical Manager - Rail Transit

Who We Are

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management.

The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S.

federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients.

Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.

To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

Rail and Transit Practice

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns.

Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients' needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

What We're Looking For

Michael Baker is seeking a talented Technical Manager, Rail Track, in a full-time remote or hybrid work environment, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice.

The successful candidate will focus on rail transportation projects.

This position will require close coordination with the technical staff and various technical professionals dispersed within Michael Baker International's remote staff and various offices.

The successful candidate will prepare, direct and manage layouts of railroad track alignments for both passenger/commuter and freight rail for rail and transit and multi-discipline project teams, mentor staff engineers, help to develop Michael Baker's Rail and Transit practice, participate in marketing existing clients and growing new clients, and will have a contributing role in the rail and transit leadership organization.

What You Will Do

The Technical Manager's primary focus is driving technical excellence by:


* Actively participating in technology advancement, identifying technology for strategic implementation


* Disseminating industry information internally to advance staff knowledge


* Encouraging the promotion of the company through trade publications, awards, and conference presentations


* Assisting in the development of Design Standards and Best Practices with rail track leaders


* Performing Design Reviews and QA/QC reviews


* Engaging with relevant industry committees


* Leading evaluation and implementation of innovative t...