Traffic Engineer

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.

In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our 30+ member Traffic Engineering and ITS Department in support of multi-disciplinary transportation projects.

The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external clients including NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYC-DDC, PANYNJ, and regional counties and municipalities.

Responsibilities include contributing to highway, arterial, and local roadway mobility and safety initiatives across New York.

Michael Baker International offers a hybrid/flexible working arrangement with offices in Albany, Utica, and New York City.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Work with engineers, planners, and designers in all aspects of design and plan preparation for transportation infrastructure, roadway, highway, and interstate safety and mobility improvement projects for New York, regional, and national clients.


* Traffic signal design, traffic analysis, and performance of Highway Safety Investigations.


* Be a visible and an active member of the New York transportation community through professional organization involvement, client engagement, and attending public meetings.


* This position will work statewide in New York, coordinating with transportation staff across our New York and New Jersey offices.


* You may occasionally be required to make field visits to review, investigate, and document existing infrastructure conditions; program, operate, and manage traffic control and transportation technology devices; or provide construction support services for ongoing transportation infrastructure-related construction projects.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field


* 5+ years of traffic engineering design experience with increasing levels of responsibility


* Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is required.

At a minimum, applicants should be on-track to obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) license within two years.

Already possessing a New York PE license is desirable.


* Knowledge of NYSDOT design standards and procedures and/or other regional client experience


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentation skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills are required


* Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts


* Possess strong engineering judgment

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000.

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