Senior Civil Engineer – Highway/Roadway

Michael Baker International

Senior Civil Engineer designing highway and roadway projects for NYC agencies. Leading engineering designs and mentoring junior engineers in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Project Managers and discipline leads to deliver large-scale roadway and highway projects within the NYC ROW.
Lead production of complex design plans and engineering estimates for street and highway projects.
Provide technical expertise in roadway geometry, grading, drainage, utilities, water/sewer, traffic signals, street lighting, and MOT/construction staging.
Oversee and mentor junior engineers; perform QA/QC reviews and provide technical guidance.
Serve as a key client, stakeholder, and subconsultant interface to coordinate project delivery.
Lead and participate in project meetings and client presentations.
Manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with 8–12+ years of highway design experience for NYC transportation clients (NYCDDC, NYCDOT, NYCDEP).
Strong knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA MUTCD, and NYC agency design standards.
New York PE license required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoTurn, and Microsoft Office; Primavera P6 preferred.
Ability to quickly learn internal processes, client standards, and project-specific tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

highway designroadway geometrygradingdrainageutilitiestraffic signalsstreet lightingMOTQA/QCengineering estimates

Soft Skills

mentoringtechnical guidanceclient interfaceproject managementcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringNew York PE license