Transportation Planner/Engineer

Michael Baker International

Transportation Planner/Engineer supporting traffic and transportation projects in California. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and leading technical analyses while mentoring junior staff.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare transportation planning documents and technical analyses, including traffic operations, TIA, and VMT studies
Analyze multimodal data sets and perform modeling, simulation, and signal optimization using industry-standard tools
Support corridor, safety, long-range, and environmental planning studies
Conduct field evaluations and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements
Participate in client meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder presentations
Mentor junior staff and provide technical oversight and QA/QC
Support proposal development and business growth efforts in Southern California

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
8+ years of experience in transportation planning, traffic operations, and VMT analysis
Proficiency with transportation modeling tools (e.g., HCS, Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM, SIDRA, or similar)
Experience working with emerging mobility and probe data sources (e.g., StreetLight, Replica, connected vehicle data)
Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and across multidisciplinary teams
PE, TE, or PTOE certification strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

transportation planningtraffic operationsVMT analysismultimodal data analysismodelingsimulationsignal optimizationQA/QC

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsmentoringindependent workteamwork

Certifications

PETEPTOE