Traffic Engineer

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker Internationals Chicago office is currently seeking a qualified Traffic Engineer to join our team!

Working closely with our Great Lakes Traffic Engineering Team, the Traffic Engineer will work on a wide variety of Department of Transportation and local agency projects throughout the Great Lakes region while supporting our local efforts to expand this service in Chicagoland. Our team focuses on a multitude of projects including, but not limited to roadway design and rehabilitation, ADA related improvements, Active Transportation Projects, and other traditional public improvement projects such as signing and striping, traffic signals and street lighting. The work will consist of developing plan and specification packages from engineering criteria, notes, sketches, and/or detailed drawings to ensure each design meets what the client is looking for. Responsibilities include:

• Develop engineering designs and prepare preliminary and final plan sets using MicroStation.
• Collaborate closely with engineering team members to ensure cohesive and coordinated designs.
• Apply standard drafting and design principles to complete technical assignments accurately.
• Reference technical manuals to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable industry standards.
• Interpret and work from orthographic (2D) and isometric (3D) design drawings.
• Review shop drawings for alignment with contract plans and specifications.
• Support scope definition and estimation of man-hour requirements for project tasks.
• Contribute to proposal development and assist in executing marketing initiatives.
• Help monitor project schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate with design technicians to ensure deliverables are accurate and submitted on time.
• May serve as a task manager, overseeing all aspects of a specific project discipline.
• Maintain and expand technical knowledge through training, seminars, and internal development programs.
• Engage with local professional associations to grow your network and support the development of a traffic engineering group in the Chicagoland area.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering
• 5-10 years of experience drafting/preparing engineering drawings is preferred.
• Professional Engineer in Illinois preferred (or ability to gain reciprocity)
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Microstation drafting and Civil 3D, preferred

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $94,181 to $135,973. 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.