Highway Engineer/Project Manager - Transportation

What We're Looking For:

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.

 What You'll Do:


* Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.


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


* Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.


* 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.

What You Need to Succeed:


*  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Masters in Transportation Engineering or related field is preferred.


*  10+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.


*  PE License in PA is required. 


*  Experience preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans.

Post Design is desirable.


*  Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.


*  Experience in transportation design engineering software such as AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Inroads V8i, ORD, and Scheduling is preferred. 


*  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for th...