Highway Engineering Associate

Highway Engineering Associate

For more than 80 years, we have helped to shape America's highway network. We provide comprehensive highway planning, design and construction services from conceptual and preliminary engineering studies through final design, construction management, inspection and closeout. Our highway design and construction services projects include major freeways and expressways, new roadway corridors, design-build projects, public-private partnerships, complex urban interchanges, rural roads and urban streets, intersection improvements and streetscapes.

We utilize our vast experience, expertise and innovative ideas to assist clients in improving lives through a well-thought-out and implemented transportation system.

Michael Baker International is seeking an entry-level Highway Engineering Associate to join our Moon Township, PA team. Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will assist Civil Engineers and Project Managers with the preparation of transportation plans and transportation studies.

Specific duties will include:

• Assist with the preparation of designs, design calculations, technical reports and drawings for highway & railroad projects for a variety of clients
• Work closely with senior engineers to complete design and/or analysis of roadways, railways, trails, sidewalks and other transportation infrastructure
• Use design software to electronically apply engineering fundamentals in construction and right-of-way plan set preparation
• Research/investigate solutions and report findings
• Learn and understand the activities involved in assembling transportation project contract documents
• Preparing quantities and construction cost estimates
• Traveling to job sites for site visits, data collection, and meetings, as required
• Providing technical support for meetings
• Other duties as directed by senior staff

Professional requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited school
• 0-2 years of experience in highway engineering experience, under a registered professional engineer
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of CADD software; experience with Bentley Micro Station and Open Roads is a plus
• Project experience and/or coursework including transportation engineering and highway design
• E.I.T certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $62,000 - $75,000 per year. 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.

Why choose us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits