Transportation Engineer

Engineer-SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Baker International in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer to help design interstates, highways, and municipal projects. You will apply the latest 3D design tools, work with a multi-disciplinary team, and develop plans, analyses, and environmental permitting documentation.

The position offers exposure to roadway corridor design, stormwater management, and professional development opportunities, with potential growth in leadership and client service within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and production of highway construction plans for PennDOT and other DOTs, design-build, and municipal projects
• Perform roadway and drainage design tasks including geometric/corridor design, stormwater systems, H&H analyses, and 3D corridor modeling
• Prepare design calculations, quantities, construction cost estimates, and technical documentation
• Assist with environmental and drainage-related permitting coordination and preparation of supporting exhibits and reports
• Collaborate with project managers, task leaders, and multi-disciplinary teams to meet project scope, schedule, and budget goals
• Communicate with clients and participate in project meetings as needed
• Assist with proposal scope development and staff-hour estimates
• Coordinate and mentor junior staff and technicians to ensure quality and timely deliverables
• Occasionally visit project sites and report findings
• Maintain and grow technical knowledge through training and professional development

Skills

Stormwater drainage design

Roadway design

Hydrology/Hydraulics

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microstation

OpenRoads Designer

HEC-RAS

HY-8

Job description

Join Michael Baker International’s Transportation Design team in our Harrisburg, PA office and work on impactful interstate, highway, and municipal transportation projects. As a Transportation Engineer, you’ll contribute to innovative roadway designs using the latest 3D design tools while collaborating with a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team. This role offers exposure to a wide range of technical challenges—including roadway corridor design, stormwater drainage, and environmental permitting—and provides opportunities for career growth in technical leadership, project management, and client service. Training and professional development resources are offered locally and nationally to support your long-term success.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the design and production of highway construction plans for PennDOT and other DOTs, design-build, and municipal projects
• Perform roadway and drainage design tasks including geometric/corridor design, stormwater systems, H&H analyses, and 3D corridor modeling
• Prepare design calculations, quantities, construction cost estimates, and technical documentation
• Assist with environmental and drainage-related permitting coordination and preparation of supporting exhibits and reports
• Collaborate with project managers, task leaders, and multi-disciplinary teams to meet project scope, schedule, and budget goals
• Communicate with clients and participate in project meetings as needed
• Assist with proposal scope development and staff-hour estimates
• Coordinate and mentor junior staff and technicians to ensure quality and timely deliverables
• Occasionally visit project sites and report findings
• Maintain and grow technical knowledge through training and professional development

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University or College
• Professional Engineer’s (PE) License in PA or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 5+ years of experience in stormwater drainage design, H&H modeling, and/or roadway design
• Experience related to hydrology/hydraulics, stormwater management, and/or environmental permitting is a plus
• Proficiency using modeling and design software such as Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, HEC-RAS, HY-8 is a plus.

The approximate compensation range for this position$78,000 - $146,000 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.