Transportation Engineer

MASITE; Middletown Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life, AD&D, disability

Job summary

MASITE is seeking a senior transportation engineering professional to join Michael Baker’s Tolling Services practice in Pennsylvania. You’ll serve as project manager or technical leader for highway or bridge projects and collaborate with national experts to deliver results.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of tolling and transportation experience, strong communication, and a proven track record of project delivery, with a willingness to lead multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (with commensurate experience).
• 10+ years of related experience in transportation/ Tolling projects.
• Experience with tolling agencies, state DOTs, FHWA or similar transportation agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including reporting and presentations.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and/or technical leader for highway/bridge transportation engineering assignments.
• Support PA Turnpike executive team and staff across design, construction, facilities, and roadway maintenance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and industry experts nationwide to deliver project outcomes.
• Apply strong critical thinking to complex transportation engineering challenges.
• Lead and manage assignments of varying size while maintaining quality, schedule, and client expectations.
• Communicate concepts and recommendations clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

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Michael Baker is seeking a team member with a proven background in transportation engineering. The successful candidate will serve on Michael Baker’s PA Turnpike General Consulting Engineer (GCE) team, a role the firm has proudly served since 1956. Our GCE team provides a diverse range of technical expertise and services, while serving as trusted advisors to advance their strategic plan goals and objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• Participate in a flexible hybrid work environment, with in-person collaboration at the PA Turnpike Central Administration Building in Middletown, PA.
• Ideal for mid-to-senior level transportation professionals seeking a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Michael Baker’s Tolling Services practice.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 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.

Compensation

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.

Why Choose Us:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability