Transportation Engineer – PA Turnpike Consultant
About the Role
Michael Baker International is consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, offering clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. The firm is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.
Michael Baker is seeking a team member with a proven background in transportation engineering to serve on the PA Turnpike General Consulting Engineer (GCE) team, a role the firm has proudly served since 1956. The GCE team provides a diverse range of technical expertise and services while serving as trusted advisors to advance the PA Turnpike's strategic plan goals and objectives. This position is ideal for mid-to-senior level transportation professionals seeking a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Michael Baker's Tolling Services practice, with a flexible hybrid work environment including in-person collaboration at the PA Turnpike Central Administration Building in Middletown, PA.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a project manager and/or technical leader for highway or bridge transportation engineering assignments
- Support the PA Turnpike executive team and staff across design, construction, facilities, and roadway maintenance initiatives
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and industry experts nationwide to develop innovative solutions and deliver successful project outcomes
- Apply strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex transportation engineering challenges
- Lead and manage assignments of varying size, scope, and complexity while maintaining quality, schedule, and client expectations
- Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, presenting technical concepts and recommendations in a clear and concise manner
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry partners
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with diverse and challenging project opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field with commensurate experience
- 10+ years of related experience
- Experience working with toll agencies, state DOTs, FHWA or similar transportation agencies
- Possess strong critical thinking skills while striving for quality and client satisfaction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Strong track record of project delivery
- Ability to be self-motivated, work in a dynamic environment alongside clients, possess strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Experience working on PA Turnpike total reconstruction or other engineering design projects is desired but not required
- Experience working on asset management or capital planning is desired but not required
- Experience with tolling or similar operations is desired but not required
Pay
The approximate compensation range for this position is $125,000 to $190,000. 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.
Benefits
- 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 the Company
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, the firm partners 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. Michael Baker International serves as a trusted adviser to the communities it serves, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.