Transportation Associate – Michael Baker International

Title of the Job: Transportation Associate

Location: Newark, NJ

Job Description: PLANNING PRACTICEMichael Baker’s full-service Transportation Planning and Engineering Department provides expertise, creativity, and dedication to a wide range of transportation projects and studies. Our work primarily focuses on conceptual development projects and studies for: transportation safety improvement projects, active transportation plans and studies, and transportation asset management projects. Our work is shaped by community and client needs, and our community-driven process aids in the delivery of innovative transportation projects and studies for our range of government clients. We leverage the latest guidance and technology involving engineering design, public involvement, visualization, communication, and geospatial planning tools to engage the community and produce successful projects with full client and public support. Our mission is to build safer, more connected communities through support of our clients and their transportation vision and goals for the future.DESCRIPTIONThe Michael Baker New Jersey Operations has an open position for a Civil Engineering Associate in the Transportation Planning and Engineering Department. Successful candidates 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. The Associate will support project senior engineers, planners, project managers, 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.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing multimodal transportation engineering support in one or more of the following modes: surface transportation, safety, bicycle and pedestrian, public transportation.

• Conducting analytical research on transportation policy and public transportation programs and issues.

• Working closely with county and local governments to promote community and economic development through road, bridge, and active transportation network improvement projects.

• Conducting data research to prepare existing condition reports including crash, traffic, and asset data.

• Preparing technical reports, plans, and studies. This includes developing associated presentations, reports, graphics, tables, and maps.

• Serving as a community engagement specialist to promote project efforts and solicit public input.

• Conducting field work as required.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• 2-5 years of progressive civil/traffic engineering experience

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate and be on-track to obtain a PE License within one year, applicable. PE License in NJ and/or NY desirable

• Experience in preparing Concept Development Studies is highly desirable.

• Experience in Preliminary Engineering or Final Design project deliver is also desirable. Familiarity and experience with New Jersey DOT, New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, NJ Counties and Municipalities, and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey project development process and design standards is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with NY State and NY City DOT standards and process is also desirable.

• The ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments independently under limited supervision

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products

• Experience in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, is highly desirable

• Experience in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as HCS, Synchro, SimTraffic, Vissim, and ArcGIS is also desirable

COMPENSATIONThe approximate compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.We Make a Difference.Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.The Michael Baker New Jersey Operations has an open position for a Civil Engineering Associate in the Transportation Planning and Engineering Department. Successful candidates 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. The Associate will support project senior engineers, planners, project managers, 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.

Company Name: Michael Baker International

Salary: $80000 – 110000 per year

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