Civil Engineer - Utilities

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.

Michael Baker International is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer or Utility Specialist to support utility coordination and engineering for major transportation infrastructure projects across New Jersey. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in utility design, regulatory compliance, and conflict resolution who thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.

• Apply knowledge of NJ State Utility Accommodation Policy (NJAC 16:25) and NJDOT/NJTA guidelines.
• Coordinate and evaluate design and construction cost estimates from utility owners.
• Develop and execute utility relocation and adjustment plans, resolving conflicts between infrastructure and project elements.
• Manage project documentation including reports, schedules, and correspondence.
• Lead utility engineering processes for NJDOT and similar agencies on highway infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical guidance on utility design, permitting, and relocation.
• Facilitate meetings with utility providers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee subsurface utility engineering (SUE) investigations and catalog utility as-built records.
• Prepare utility construction plans and specifications for bid documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold QA/QC procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate across transportation project teams to ensure seamless utility integration.

• 6+ years of related experience.
• BSCE in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
• Professional engineering license in NJ, or ability to obtain within 6 months (preferred).
• Experience with NJDOT and NJTA roadway design projects, including familiarity with their standards and project delivery protocol (preferred).
• Proficient with Micro Station and AutoCAD software programs.
• Experience with ORD Utility 3-D Modeling (preferred)

The approximate compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000. 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.