Civil Engineer-in-Training

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.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Transportation team in Baton Rouge! This position is ideal for an early-career engineer who is passionate about transportation infrastructure and eager to develop technical expertise in roadway, highway, and multimodal transportation projects.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the planning, design, and development of transportation infrastructure projects, including highways, roadways, intersections, bridges, and multimodal facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations, exhibits, reports, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Develop construction plans and specifications utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and other industry-standard software.
• Support roadway geometric design, grading, drainage analysis, stormwater management, and utility coordination efforts.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, clients, agencies, and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including AASHTO, FHWA, and DOT standards.
• Support the preparation of permit applications, technical memoranda, and engineering reports.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, required
• 0-4 years of transportation engineering experience or relevant internship/co-op experience.
• Understanding of transportation design principles and engineering processes.
• Experience with MicroStation, Geopak and/or Open roads preferred.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $68,000 to $88,000. 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.

Why Choose Us:

• 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

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