What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Right of Way / Access Specialist / Engineer to support our NY/NJ Highway Operations Team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly regulated transportation environment, supporting impactful infrastructure projects across New Jersey and New York.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and deliver right of way (ROW) documents for transportation projects in accordance with NJDOT, NJTA, and local agency standards
• Develop, review, and interpret ROW plans and documents, including tax maps, parcel maps, jurisdiction/maintenance agreements, and license to cross agreements
• Produce ROW design plans, reports, estimates, and agreements
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings and assist with presentations
• Support and mentor entry-level ROW staff
• Assist the ROW Manager with staff workload tracking and utilization
• Support transportation PMs and ROW leadership with business development and proposal efforts
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain QA/QC standards and best practices
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary transportation project teams across New Jersey

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of right of way or related transportation experience
• BS in Civil Engineering or related field (ABET-accredited)
• Experience with NJDOT, NJTA, and/or NYSDOT roadway projects (preferred)
• Working knowledge of NJ real estate law and appraisal principles
• Proven ability to manage complex transportation-related tasks
• MicroStation
• Bluebeam Revu and/or Adobe PDF Writer

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $88, 000 - $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.