Technical Specialist, Railway and Civil

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 4,000 employees across nearly 85 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/.

RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION

With a base in our local office in Philadelphia, PA as part of a hybrid work environment, Michael Baker is seeking a talented Senior Track Designer with a specialization in track and civil design, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience with design projects for Class I railroads and passenger rail and transit agencies and be able to support projects and offices across the country for railroads, transit agencies, and DOTs.  Responsibilities include:

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Develops/implements project plans/methodologies for complex projects, varying between single and multi-discipline practices.
• Confers with project staff to outline workplan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority; manages the resources of the project.
• Leverages project successes to win future projects.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with other railroad departments and projects
• Coordinates project activities with government agencies as required.
• Conducts safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes project files. Organizes and maintains file system and files correspondence and other records for inclusion in reports or presentation materials and memorialization.
• Builds intimate familiarity with railroad standards, manuals, and policies
• Reviews project design and contract plans and specifications for conformance with client technical requirements
• Attends on site or virtual meetings with client representatives as required 
• Mentors and trains other staff in track design and related civil design services
• Provides quality reviews on plans, specifications and estimates
• Provides detailed monthly and on demand project accounting and status reporting 
• Obtains all required railroad safety certifications and trainings and support safety initiatives
• Other duties as assigned.

**Occasional to moderate travel may be required.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required, PE license preferred
• 15+ years of demonstrated experience in civil and geometric design, rehabilitation, and construction with a railroad specialization
• Project experience and relationships with Class I Railroads and/or regional or local Rail and Transit agencies required.
• Familiarity with AREMA standards required.
• Knowledge of CSX, NS, UP, BNSF, CP, and/or CN standards desired.
• Knowledge of SEPTA and other rail agency standards
• Project experience with local transit agencies and their standards desired. 
• Ability to travel to other office and job site locations in the regi