Rail Civil Associate

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 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

Michael Baker International is seeking a Rail Civil Associate to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA (Moon Township). In this position you will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager in the development of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of mainline, industrial, yard and terminal projects with various freight and transit clients. The Rail Track Civil Associate’s tasks include the design of horizontal and vertical rail alignments, design of track roadbed grading and the development of cross sections, assisting with overall preparation of rail plans and development of quantities. 

This position will also be involved with bridge plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates. Civil Associate tasks vary from designing superstructure replacements and rehabilitations, designing retaining walls and substructures, and assisting with overall preparation of structure plans and development of quantities. Your tasks may also include field inspection work for the purposes of structure ratings and plan development. 

Additional tasks may include:

• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Rail and Bridge Design projects
• Perform horizontal and vertical alignment design calculations
• Work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers within large multi-disciplinary design team
• Periodically perform rail or bridge site inspections
• Work closely with professional engineers to execute rail or bridge design tasks
• Prepare structural designs/ analysis, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and load rating calculations
• Perform structural element design calculations
• Review bridge record plans and develop them within CAD

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Pursuing Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• 0-2 years of engineering experience; rail or bridge experience/ interest preferred
• Proficiency with CAD (MicroStation & AutoCAD), Microsoft Office; InRoads/ InRail/ OpenRail experience is a plus
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in organization and presentation of documentation
• Strong interest in railroad design
• Desire to obtain PE
• Availability to occasionally travel to other local offices and job site locations

WHAT WOULD MAKE ME STAND OUT AS A CANDIDATE?

• Play an integral part in preparation of construction plans, specifications and cost estimates for rail designs
• Possess high initiative and demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach to project development with project team members, clients, contractors and review agencies

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $57,569- $83,115 per year.  This compen