Civil Engineer - Highway/Roadway
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Salary$98k – $150k
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live20h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
4 to 7+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience
PE license in PA and/or NJ
Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans
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
Knowledgeable in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Scheduling, and ArcGIS
Candidates with experience working with PennDOT, City of Philadelphia, NJDOT, NJTA, SJTA, NJTPA or PANYNJ
PE license in NY
Post Design experience
Skills
Excel
AutoCAD
Bentley MicroStation
ArcGIS
Microsoft Office
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:
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Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.
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Assist in developing drawings for highways, structures, and traffic-related projects.
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Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.
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Contribute to quantity take-offs and preparation of project cost estimates.
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Collaborate with design technicians to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
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Prepare documentation for regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits.
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Assist in organizing materials for client and project meetings.
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Participate in internal project meetings and provide input as needed.
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Conduct occasional site visits and report findings to Project Managers.
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Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
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Engage in training sessions to enhance proficiency in design software and technical elements.
What You Need to Succeed:
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Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
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4 to 7+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
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PE license in PA and/or NJ. NY a plus.
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Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans is required. Post Design is desirable.
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Knowledgeable in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Scheduling, and ArcGIS is highly desirable.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills - proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
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Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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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.
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, 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.
Legal
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.
Hiring process
*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.
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