Railroad Coordination Specialist

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 Railroad Coordination Specialist with a specialization in the coordination, design, and review of public agency projects on, over, or adjacent to railroad right-of-way,to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit group.

The ideal candidate will be located in Chicago, Cleveland, Moon Township (Pittsburgh), or Harrisburg, with consideration for remote locations for exceptional candidates.

Under limited supervision, the candidate will support design and construction projects on behalf of Michael Baker and our clients to railroad partners by providing technical support, plan review, and active outreach and coordination.

The candidate may also be asked to support other types of roadway and railroad projects nationally.

What You'll Do


* Review project specifications and confer with managers to determine assistance required in plan preparation, evaluation of project conditions, design changes and reports.


* Estimate effort for tasks and obtain approval from internal and external clients


* Assist in managing task budgets


* Build intimate familiarity with railroad public projects manuals and policy


* Review design and contract plans and specifications from a railroad perspective


* Advise internal and external client engineers on alternate methods of solving problems to expedite railroad approvals.


* Attend on site or virtual meetings with public agency and/or railroad representatives as required


* Perform internal review o...