Civil Engineer - Planning

Michael Baker International•Newark, NJ

6d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities, and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places. The New Jersey operations of Michael Baker International has an exciting opportunity for a Transportation Engineer in the Transportation Planning and Engineering Department. The successful candidate will join a collaboration of experienced engineers, planners, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective transportation project delivery. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. They will manage and support the Department staff, including senior engineers and planners on multi-disciplinary concept-level engineering and planning projects and will be responsible for the preparation of conceptual documents for federal, state, and local government clients, as well as private sector clients. A Hybrid working arrangement is available within the US at the Newark NJ, Hamilton NJ, or New York NY offices. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
5+ years of progressive traffic engineering/transportation planning experience; concept development emphasis is ideal, although experience across other engineering phases is also highly valued
Experience in preparing Concept Development Reports and/or Preliminary Engineering or Final Design Plans
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with ability to obtain a PE license within one year
Possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments independently under limited supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering or related field
PE license in NJ and/or NY
Familiarity with NY State and NY City DOT standards and processes
Familiarity and experience with New Jersey DOT, New Jersey Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and New Jersey Turnpike Authority project development process and design standards
Experience in traffic engineering / transportation planning software such as AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, HCS, Synchro, SimTraffic, Vissim, and ArcGIS

Responsibilities

Conduct and manage concept development studies for roadways and bridges having the opportunity to contribute to these projects as they advance through the project delivery process from Concept Development to Preliminary Engineering and Final Design
Review and analyze the operational performance of facilities including bicycle, pedestrian, and safety improvement studies
Develop and review concept development studies for infrastructure projects
Provide direct support to client project managers
Mentor junior staff and support marketing and business development efforts
Interact directly with clients, stakeholders, and the general public
Write proposals for business development pursuits to assist in providing innovative solutions to transportation challenges