Civil Engineer – Highway/Roadway

Michael Baker International

Highway Engineer supporting roadway design projects in New Jersey and Philadelphia area. Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to create innovative transportation solutions.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering with a focus on transportation projects, including the preparation of construction documents and cost estimates. Proficient in utilizing design software and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Civil EngineeringPE License In PA And/or NJTransportation Engineering ExperiencePreparation Of Preliminary Engineering To Final Design PlansTraffic Engineering/Transportation Planning Software

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Hard Skills

Construction Document PreparationCost EstimationQuantity Take-OffsSite VisitsRegulatory Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

ExcelAUTOCADBentley MicroStationArcGISMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringTraffic EngineeringProject ManagementDesign SoftwareRegulatory Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.
Assist in developing drawings for highways, structures, and traffic-related projects.
Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.
Contribute to quantity take-offs and preparation of project cost estimates.
Collaborate with design technicians to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
Prepare documentation for regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits.
Assist in organizing materials for client and project meetings.
Participate in internal project meetings and provide input as needed.
Conduct occasional site visits and report findings to Project Managers.
Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Engage in training sessions to enhance proficiency in design software and technical elements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
4 to 7+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
PE license in PA and/or NJ.
Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans is required. Post Design is desirable.
Knowledgeable in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Scheduling, and ArcGIS is highly desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity
Drug-free workplace
Pre-employment substance abuse testing