Technical Specialist II

Company Name : Michael Baker International, Inc.

Job Location : 300 American Metro Blvd., Suite 154, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619

Job title : Technical Specialist II

Minimum Salary : $80,459 to $126,739

Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineer, or a related field.

SOC Code: 17-3022.00

SOC Occupation Title: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Duration : Regular Hire

Work week : Full-time

Supervision Experience Required : No

Experience: 4 years of experience in Transportation Engineering or related..

Requires skills and experience to involve: Proficient in the design and integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineering components such as CCTV, dynamic message signs (DMS), and detectors.

Skilled in communication system design, including fiber optics, wireless, and Ethernet, as well as experience with Traffic Management Center (TMC) systems and software.

Strong knowledge of national and local standards, including the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices), AASHTO Green Book, ITE standards and guidelines, and relevant local DOT standards.

Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (InRoads/OpenRoads), Civil 3D.

Experience in traffic signal design, intersection and roadway geometry, signing and striping, pavement marking plans, and maintenance of traffic (MOT)/temporary traffic control plans.

Skilled in using tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, HCS for traffic operations analysis and simulation.

Expertise in traffic data collection and interpretation (e.g., volume, speed, classification), trip generation, travel demand forecasting, and crash data analysis.

Experience preparing PS&E (Plans, Specifications & Estimates), writing and reviewing technical reports, and conducting QA/QC reviews.

Familiarity with ATMS (Advanced Traffic Management Systems), SCADA systems (for applicable ITS functions), and signal controller programming and troubleshooting (e.g., NEMA, ATC standards).

Job duties : The Technical Specialist II position will, under minimal supervision, perform technical calculations, design, evaluation, inspection, and testing related to traffic engineering and civil infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include the development of traffic engineering design plans, such as traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), pavement markings and signage, maintenance of traffic, and utility layouts including power and communications.

Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to review project specifications, determine support needs, and evaluate design alternatives.

Participates in traffic analysis, including forecasting, modeling, and simulation, and uses relevant software applications to analyze and report on project and production data.

Coordinates and conducts field work to gather data and materials, perform inspections, and verify site conditions.

Performs research and data analysis to support project goals and prepares clear, acc...