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Public Works / Municipal Technical Consultant

Michael Baker International
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jan 2026
💰 $189,000/yr($156,000/yr$189,000/yr)

About the role

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is looking to grow and enhance our practice Public Works and Municipal service offerings by adding a multi-talented Public Works / Municipal Services Technical Consultant. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with local clients in Illinois and Wisconsin as well as leverage existing relationships throughout the United States to contribute to the growth and delivery of our services for local agencies. In addition, you will serve as Project Manager on exciting Phase I, II, and III projects, provide in-house public works related services at local agencies, and assist with program management responsibilities as they arise on contracts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the business development, proposal, and project management activities alongside our Municipal Services Lead.
  • Deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, program and quality objectives and lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team and provide technical guidance and oversight for the design and construction of projects; check work progress and identify changes of scope and additional services.
  • Contributions to staff mentorship and development is expected, however, no direct reports anticipated.
  • Willingness and interest to sit in an in-house capacity for local public agencies on a part-time basis. 
  • Occasional to moderate travel may be required for attendance at relevant conferences and companywide meetings.
  • Participation in industry related professional societies is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering 
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Illinois
  • 20+ years related experience, having broad experience in, and working knowledge, of the Engineering industry
  • Demonstrated familiarity with Local Public Agency requirements, challenges, and key areas of interest for growth. 

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $156,000 to $189,000. 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.

 

#LI-LM1

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 85 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, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis unti

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