Traffic Engineer

About the role

Michael Baker International, consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, offers clients an integrated team of professionals skilled in transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. We are also leaders in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and prepare preliminary and final plan sets using MicroStation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality designs.
• Apply standard drafting and design principles to complete technical assignments accurately.
• Reference applicable technical manuals to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
• Interpret and work from orthographic (2D) and isometric (3D) design drawings.
• Review shop drawings for conformance with contract plans and specifications.
• Support scope development and assist with estimating man-hour requirements.
• Contribute to proposal development and marketing initiatives.
• Aid in monitoring project schedules and budgets to support timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate with design technicians to ensure accurate and on-time deliverables.
• May serve as a task manager, overseeing specific project discipline activities.
• Maintain and expand technical knowledge through training, seminars, and internal development programs.
• Engage with local professional organizations and support the continued growth of Michael Baker’s traffic engineering presence in North Florida.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience drafting and preparing engineering drawings preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with MicroStation; familiarity with Civil 3D is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• MicroStation proficiency.
• Experience with Civil 3D.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off.
• Commuter and wellness benefits.

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $84,591 to $122,129 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.

Schedule

This role can be based in any of the following Florida locations: Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, or Panama City.