Rail and Transit Practice

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be shaped by energy costs, urban growth, and environmental priorities. Michael Baker helps freight railroads, transit authorities, and state DOTs address these challenges through services focused on state of good repair, capacity, safety, asset management, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

By partnering closely with our clients, we deliver innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions that support the successful delivery of complex rail and transit projects.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Civil Engineer/Office Engineer to join the team in Alexandria! The Office Engineer will support the planning, design, and delivery of rail infrastructure projects, applying professional engineering judgment to develop technically sound solutions and support construction activities. This role involves coordination with multidisciplinary teams, public agencies, and railroad stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient rail projects.

What You'll Do:

• Perform civil engineering design and technical analysis for rail infrastructure projects, including track, grading, drainage, structures interfaces, and site civil components.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, construction managers, and inspectors across project phases.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Apply railroad standards (e.g., AREMA, FRA) and client guidelines in project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts.
• Respond to RFIs and support engineering services during construction.
• Coordinate with railroad operators, transit agencies, and utility owners.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 6 years of civil engineering experience, preferably on freight rail, commuter rail, light rail, or transit systems
• Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of civil design principles and construction methods.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $93, 719 - $123, 006 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

About us

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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International is seeking an Office Engineer - Rail to join the team in our Alexandria, VA office.