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Civil Engineer - Highway/Roadway

Michael Baker International
full-time
Philadelphia, PA | Pennington, NJ | Newark, NJ | Allentown, PA | Fort Washington, PA
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking Highway Engineers to support roadway and transportation projects throughout New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. In this role, you'll contribute to and lead roadway design efforts, including geometry, roadway modeling, ADA compliance, utilities, traffic control, roadside safety, site development, and contract document preparation.

Candidates with experience working with PennDOT, City of Philadelphia, NJDOT, NJTA, SJTA, NJTPA or PANYNJ, are highly valued.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and office leaders on traditional, design-build, and municipal projects while helping deliver innovative transportation solutions.

This position offers significant growth opportunities, including paths into task management, project management, technical leadership, and department or office leadership.

What You'll Do:

• Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.

• Assist in developing drawings for highways, structures, and traffic-related projects.

• Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.

• Contribute to quantity take-offs and preparation of project cost estimates.

• Collaborate with design technicians to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.

• Prepare documentation for regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits.

• Assist in organizing materials for client and project meetings.

• Participate in internal project meetings and provide input as needed.

• Conduct occasional site visits and report findings to Project Managers.

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Engage in training sessions to enhance proficiency in design software and technical elements.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

• 4 to 7+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.

• PE license in PA and/or NJ. NY a plus.

• Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans is required. Post Design is desirable.

• Knowledgeable in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Scheduling, and ArcGIS is highly desirable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.

• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $98,000-$150,000. 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.

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Salary

$98,000 - $150,000 / year

Job Type

full-time

Location

Philadelphia, PA | Pennington, NJ | Newark, NJ | Allentown, PA | Fort Washington, PA

Categories

TransportationCivil / Site
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