Civil Associate, Highway (Spring/Summer 2027)

Why Michael Baker?

At Michael Baker International, you'll do more than start a job, you'll launch a career.

Our engineers are helping solve some of New Jersey's most complex transportation challenges while working in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.

Whether you're interested in becoming a technical expert, managing major infrastructure programs, or leading teams and offices, we'll provide the opportunities, support, and resources to help you achieve your goals.

From major highway reconstruction and Complete Streets initiatives to multimodal transportation improvements and emerging mobility solutions, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on communities throughout New Jersey.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an ambitious and driven Civil Associate, Highway/Roadway to join our team in either our Newark, NJ or Pennington, NJ offices for a Spring/Summer 2027 start.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's leading transportation professionals on transformative infrastructure projects that improve mobility, safety, connectivity, and quality of life across New Jersey and the surrounding region.

What You'll Do:

As part of our Highway/Roadway team, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation projects for clients including NJDOT, New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), NJ TRANSIT, South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), county agencies, municipalities, and other public-sector clients.

You'll gain hands-on experience in roadway geometric design, roadside safety, ADA compliance, utility coordination, maintenance and protection of traffic, contract document development, stakeholder engagement, and innovative project delivery.

At Michael Baker, collaboration drives everything we do.

You will work within a multidisciplinary environment alongside engineers, planners, project managers, and technical specialists while building the skills needed to become a future industry leader.

Beyond technical development, this role offers a clear path for growth into task management, project management, technical leadership, and office leadership positions.

While our primary focus is recruiting for Spring/Summer 2027, highly qualified candidates may also be considered for immediate part-time opportunities based on experience and availability.

As a Civil Associate, you will play an active role in supporting transportation projects from concept through final design.

Responsibilities include:


* Contributing to roadway and highway design, plan production, construction documents, maps, reports, and supporting technical documentation.


* Assisting in the preparation of engineering drawings for transportation, traffic, and infrastructure projects.


* Performing field investigations, utility research, and reviews of as-built plans and exi...