Senior Civil Engineer - Roadway Design

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

The Michael Baker Philadelphia Operations has an open position for a Senior Highway Engineer in the Philadelphia 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 a candidate 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 PennDOT and City of Philadelphia is preferred.

NJDOT is a plus.

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


* Prepares the roadway design, construction documents, plan production, maps, basic reports, and other supporting documentation.


* Prepares drawings such as those needed for highways, structures, and traffic projects.


* Organizes the gathering background information related to a project site which includes reviewing as-built plans and mapping existing utility service.


* Prepares quantities calculations and construction cost estimates.


* Coordinates with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.


* Manage tasks and oversee the work of junior staff.


* Prepares the 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.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required, masters in Transportation Engineering or a related field is preferred.


* 8+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
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