Highway Engineer/Project Manager - Transportation

Posted: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/28/2026 20:21:15
Indexed on: 04/28/2026 20:21:15

Location: Allentown, PA, 18101, US

Industry: Professional Services
Occupational Category: 17-0000.00 - Architecture and Engineering
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Michael Baker International is hiring!

Description:

What We're Looking For:

The Michael Baker Philadelphia Operations has an open position for a Senior Highway Engineer in the Philadelphia Operations Highway/Roadway Department. 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 a candidate that specializes in design of roadway geometry, roadside protection, ADA, site work, utilities, development of contract documents (specifications, plans, cost estimates, etc.), Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, cost/benefit alternative analyses, stakeholder coordination, and technical proposal contributions. Experience with agencies, such as PennDOT and City of Philadelphia is preferred. NJDOT is a plus.

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. In addition to the hands-on roadway design experience on traditional projects, design-build and municipal projects, the candidate will have the career opportunity to explore multiple career paths including task management, project management, technical management, department and office leadership.

What You'll Do:

  • Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.
  • Prepares drawings such as those needed for highways, structures, and traffic projects.
  • Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.
  • Prepares quantities calculations and construction cost estimates.
  • Coordinates with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
  • Manage tasks and oversee the work of junior staff.
  • Prepares the document preparation for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
  • Assists with preparation for client and project meetings.
  • Attends internal project meetings and participates as necessary.
  • Occasionally visits project sites, and reports findings to Project Managers.
  • Ability to coordinate and communicate with other disciplines effectively.

What You Need to Succeed:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Masters in Transportation Engineering or related field is preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
  • PE License in PA is required.
  • Experience preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans. Post Design is desirable.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in transportation design engineering software such as AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Inroads V8i, ORD, and Scheduling is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $110, 000 - $155, 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.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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