Senior Civil Engineer - Highway/Roadway

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Join Michael Baker International, consistently honored as a Top 20 transportation firm by Engineering News-Record. Embark on an outstanding journey where your expertise will shine in a world-class environment dedicated to flawless transportation solutions. Our ambitious team thrives on collaboration, determined to successfully implement innovative practices.

What We're Looking For:

Our New York Highway Operations is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Highway/Roadway Design. This role will primarily be responsible for civil roadway and infrastructure design for New York City agencies. You will leverage your engineering knowledge and skills to prepare basic studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports and supporting documentation and calculations.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 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.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $127,000 to $180,000. 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.

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND MICHAEL BAKER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 12/16/2026.

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