Department Lead, Active Transportation

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.
What We're Looking For:

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with a well-established, highly respected team delivering impactful active transportation and multimodal projects across the Los Angeles region.

Our LA office has built strong client relationships and a robust project portfolio—now we’re looking for a dynamic leader to help drive the next phase of growth.

As Department Lead, Active Transportation, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for our growing multimodal practice, focused on active transportation, complete streets, and context-sensitive mobility solutions.

You’ll lead and expand a high-performing team, delivering projects that enhance mobility, safety, and accessibility for all users.

In this role, you will drive business development, win work with local agencies and regional partners, and strengthen long-standing client relationships throughout Southern California.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in urban mobility, active transportation design, and multimodal planning, along with strong leadership and a collaborative mindset to elevate an already successful team
What You'll Do:

Leadership & Team Development


* Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team focused on active transportation and multimodal project delivery


* Build on an already strong team culture—fostering collaboration, inclusion, and high performance


* Support recruitment, staff development, and succession planning to sustain long-term growth

Business Development & Client Engagement


* Expand our active transportation portfolio by identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities


* Successfully pursue and win work with municipalities, counties, MPOs, and transit agencies throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California


* Strengthen and deepen relationships with existing clients while cultivating new partnerships


* Position the firm as a trusted leader in safe, equitable, and sustainable mobility solutions


* Lead proposal strategies, interviews, and key pursuits

Project Delivery & Technical Excellence


* Serve as Project Manager, Technical Lead, or Principal-in-Charge on high-visibility active transportation and multimodal projects


* Oversee delivery to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations


* Provide technical leadership in areas such as:
+ Complete streets design and implementation
+ Active Transportation Plans (ATP), bicycle and pedestrian plan...