Senior Transportation Planner

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

DESCRIPTION

The Michael Baker International New Jersey Operations has an opportunity for a Senior Transportation Planner in the Transportation Planning and Conceptual Design Department. The best part about being in this Department is that no two days will be the same. You will face different and exciting challenges, some of which will be extraordinary complex. Successful candidates will be reviewing and preparing studies, alternative analyses, and technical reports, as well as mentoring and coordinating with staff to ensure timely and accurate document and drawing preparation for multidiscipline conceptual design.

• Conduct and manage concept development studies for roadways and bridges; contribute to these projects as they advance through the project delivery process to Preliminary Engineering and Final Design
• Review and analyze the operational performance of facilities including bicycle, pedestrian, and safety improvements studies
• Develop and review concept development studies for infrastructure projects
• Provide direct support to client project managers
• Mentor junior staff and support marketing and business development efforts
• Interact directly with clients, stakeholders, and the general public
• Write proposals for business development pursuits

You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to transportation challenges, big and small, and Making a Difference for the clients and communities we serve!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline; Master’s Degree in Planning or Architecture are applicable
• 5-10 years of experience with municipal/local/state government planning related experience that demonstrate a successive increase in experience and responsibilities
• AICP, PP, or other related professional certification or licensure
• Knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as bicycle/pedestrian planning, master planning, urban planning, community planning, economic development, or land use
• Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical planning reports on land use, physical, social & economic possibilities, and constraints
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Google Sketchup, and ESRI ArcGIS; hand or computer-generated graphic skills such as creating displays, project boards, maps, and other graphics that help communicate planning ideas and concepts
• Ability to accommodate moderate travel with a valid driver’s license

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position $112,500 - $120,000 per year. 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 
• 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 

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels,