Transportation Project Engineer

Michael Baker International•Cleveland, OH

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a collaborative, innovative, solutions-focused engineer to join the transportation engineering team in Ohio as a roadway/drainage/traffic engineer focused on multi-billion dollar design-build pursuits and post-bid delivery. 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 candidates that specialize in design of roadway geometry, modeling, roadside protection, ADA, site work, hydraulics and drainage design, utilities, development of contract documents (specifications, plans, cost estimates, etc.), Maintenance of Traffic, cost/benefit alternative analyses, stakeholder coordination, and technical proposal contributions. Experience with State DOTs is preferred. 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. The successful candidate will also be expected to prepare and present design work to contractor partners and/or the ultimate client in both the procurement and final design phases of design-build delivery. In addition to the hands-on roadway design experience on design-build projects, the candidate will have the career opportunity to explore multiple career paths including task management, project management, technical management, department and office leadership. This is a Hybrid opportunity working out of our Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati, Ohio offices. Titles and salary ranges will be scaled as appropriate to the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
4 to 10+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
PE License required. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate and be on-track to obtain a PE License within one year, applicable.
Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans is required. Post Design is desirable.
Knowledgeable in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation/ORD. Civil 3D is acceptable substitute for Bentley products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.
Assist in developing drawings for highways, structures, and traffic-related projects.
Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.
Contribute to quantity take-offs and preparation of project cost estimates.
Collaborate with design technicians to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
Prepare documentation for regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits.
Assist in organizing materials for client and project meetings.
Participate in internal project meetings and provide input as needed.
Conduct occasional site visits and report findings to Project Managers.
Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Engage in training sessions to enhance proficiency in design software and technical elements.