Senior Engineer - Transportation & Safety

Michael Baker International

The Role

Overview

Lead complex transportation infrastructure projects focusing on safety and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • design oversight
  • qa/qc
  • technical guidance
  • progress monitoring
  • safety management

Tasks

-Collaborate with clients to address evolving transportation challenges. -Engage actively with the transportation community through professional organizations, client interactions, and public meetings. -Ensure project delivery aligns with scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards. -Lead and manage complex transportation infrastructure projects across local, regional, and national levels, with a focus on safety and operational performance. -Monitor progress, identify scope changes, and manage additional service needs. -Coordinate with Northeast regional staff to manage projects, proposals, and ensure QA/QC for traffic-related work. -Provide technical guidance, assign tasks, and review work of project teams. -Mentor staff and manage project budgets and schedules. -Oversee multidisciplinary teams in design and plan preparation for roadway, highway, and mobility improvement projects. -Champion safety-first principles in planning and project execution.

Requirements

  • pe license
  • ptoe
  • civil engineering
  • 15+ years
  • northeast clients
  • budget management

What You Bring

-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. -Excellent communication, proposal writing, and public speaking abilities. -Sound engineering judgment with a focus on quality and financial performance. -Proven leadership in safety, traffic engineering, and transportation planning. -Strong supervisory, mentoring, and project delivery skills. -Ability to thrive in dynamic, multitasking environments. -PE license in NJ and/or NY; PTOE certification strongly preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. -15+ years of progressive experience in traffic and roadway design and safety. -Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, and quality. -Experience with Northeast regional clients required.

The Company

About Michael Baker International

-Specializes in transportation, water resources, energy, and government-related projects, delivering high-quality solutions. -Known for its expertise in complex, multi-disciplinary projects that shape cities, regions, and transportation networks. -Works on a diverse range of projects including roadways, bridges, airports, water systems, and energy infrastructure. -Regularly supports local, state, and federal government agencies with crucial public infrastructure projects. -The firm’s legacy is built on delivering practical, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions to challenging engineering problems. -Notable projects include major transportation systems, environmental remediation, and disaster recovery operations. -Employs cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to solve the most pressing engineering challenges of today.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Defense Contractors

Data Centers

Aerospace

Life Sciences

Healthcare

Higher Education

Aviation

Rail and Transit

Federal Government

Security Clearance

-pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks are required.