About this role
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 International is seeking a Transportation/Traffic Engineering Associate to join our Virginia team. Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will assist Civil Engineers and Project Managers with the preparation of transportation plans, traffic engineering analyses, and transportation studies. The successful candidate should have experience in transportation planning, data analysis, and software programming.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the Michael Baker International Mid-Atlantic Region Traffic Group, the Transportation/Traffic Engineering Associate will collaborate with transportation staff to provide traffic support for corridor studies, environmental documents, roadway design projects and design-build projects.
- Involved in the development of traffic forecasts and traffic analyses; including the organization of data collection, field investigations, calculations, operational and safety analyses, preparation of report tables/figures and report writing
- Coordinate with Roadway Design group with recommendations of geometric operational improvements and prepare conceptual designs of recommended project alternatives
- Represent Michael Baker International at technical meetings with agency staff, clients, and contractors
Specific duties will include:
- Conducting technical analyses for operations, safety, and transportation planning studies
- Preparing technical reports
- Preparing transportation-related plans (traffic signals, signing and pavement marking, intelligent transportation systems, roadway lighting and traffic control) and graphics
- Collecting field data, traffic counts, and other research
- Preparing quantities and construction cost estimates
- Traveling to job sites for site visits, data collection, and meetings, as required
- Providing technical support for meetings
- Other duties as directed by senior staff
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic/Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field required.
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant professional experience; possession of a master's degree in a pertinent discipline may substitute for up to one year of experience.
- Prior experience leading or contributing to VDOT projects is essential, with a strong understanding of VDOT policies, procedures, and project delivery expectations
- Proficiency with traffic analysis software (HCS, Synchro/SimTraffic) utilized in planning and design applications.
- Solid working knowledge of industry-standard analysis methodologies and development criteria or concepts.
- Demonstrated excellence in technical writing, with the ability to prepare documentation using Microsoft Office.
- Experience with MicroStation is preferred.
- Familiarity with AGi32 Lighting Design Software and prior involvement in developing lighting design plans are highly desirable.
- Experience in VISSIM simulation software preferred
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000. 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
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401 (k) 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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Other facts
About Michael Baker International
RBF Consulting, a Company of Michael Baker International, LLC, is one of the Nation's leading civil engineering, design, planning, surveying and construction management firms serving public and governmental agencies and private organizations. Michael Baker Corporation (Baker) was founded in 1940 by Michael Baker Jr., attaining recognition as a premiere engineering design and survey firm through superior project performance for the U.S. military, preceding World War II. Today, Baker (http://www.mbakercorp.com) provides professional services to clients worldwide, creating value by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure and the environment. Headquartered near Pittsburgh, PA, Baker currently has a team of over 3,000 experts with over 100 offices domestically and internationally, and is publicly traded on the NYSE Amex exchange under the symbol, BKR.
Services: architecture, aviation, defense, environmental, GIT, planning, homeland security, municipal & civil, pipelines & utilities, oil & gas, rail & transit, transportation, telecommunications, water & wastewater, sustainable design, energy, surface & stormwater quality, downtown revitalization, public outreach & education, Environmental Planning & Regulatory, LEED, land development, urban design, GIS, landscape architecture, CCTV pipeline inspection, traffic engineering, public works, public relations, biological services, conference planning, training, graphic design, multimedia and media arts.
What you'll do
- The Transportation/Traffic Engineering Associate will assist Civil Engineers and Project Managers in preparing transportation plans and conducting traffic engineering analyses. Responsibilities include conducting technical analyses, preparing reports, and collaborating with the Roadway Design group.
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