Senior Civil Engineer - Traffic

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Join Michael Baker International, consistently honored as a Top 20 transportation firm by Engineering News-Record.

Embark on an outstanding journey where your expertise will shine in a world-class environment dedicated to flawless transportation solutions.

Our ambitious team thrives on collaboration, determined to successfully implement innovative practices.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International's Detroit office is currently seeking a qualified Senior Civil Engineer - Traffic to join our team! Working closely with our Detroit Transportation Engineering Department, the Senior Civil Engineer will work on a wide variety of Transportation projects throughout the Great Lakes Region.

Our team focuses on a multitude of projects including, but not limited to roadway design and rehabilitation, bridge replacement/rehabilitation projects, and other traditional public improvement projects such as signing and striping, traffic signals, and traffic control plans.

The work will consist of developing plan and specification packages from engineering criteria, notes, sketches, and/or detailed drawings to ensure each design meets client project needs.

What You'll Do:


* Utilizing Bentley Open Roads Designer to prepare engineering designs and drawings for preliminary and final plan sets including but not limited to:
+ Signing and Pavement Marking Plans
+ Traffic Control Plans
+ Traffic Signal Plans


* Work closely with other engineers to ensure design is coordinated with other technical disciplines.


* Apply standard drafting/design principles and theories to complete assignments.


* Use technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards.


* Utilize Synchro/Vissim software to perform capacity analyses.


* Review shop drawings and RFIs for conformance with contract plans.


* Define scope of work and man-hour requirements.


* Proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.


* Assist Project Managers and other Engineers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met.


* Coordinate with design staff to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.


* May serve as the project or task manager responsible for some or all facets of a project or task.


* Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training.


* Familiarity with MDOT, and local municipality standards.

What You Need to Succeed:


* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering


* 8+ years of progressive traffic engineering experience


* PE License in Michigan, or ability to obtain within 6 months of onboarding


* Experience with Open Roads Designer and drafting


* PTOE certification is (Desirable)


* Proficiency in Synchro/Vissim (Desirable)

Compensation:

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