The Michael Baker International Greater DC/MD operation has seen significant growth over the course of the last few years. Additionally, Michael Baker continues to expand its growing national transit design practice. To enable continued growth both locally and nationally, Michael Baker’s Baltimore, MD or Washington DC office seeks a Rail Track Engineer and Lead Client Manager who will be focused on growing the track engineering practice, managing technical work, mentoring junior staff, and fostering existing and new relationships with clients. The successful candidate will be making technical and business decisions for the track engineering practice in the region.

This opportunity is uniquely aligned for candidates that have developed their technical expertise, and desire the opportunity to develop their management and leadership skillsets. Our team’s approach is to partner well qualified candidates with local leaders who will directly mentor them in operations, business development, management and leadership skillsets. This enables professional development that will foster further upward mobility within the firm and industry.

In this dynamic role, you will serve as a Rail Track Engineer and Lead Client Manager, supporting our current and future projects with your project management expertise and business development skills. Additionally, you will directly participate in local projects and pursuits for WMATA, MTA, Amtrak and Class I Railroads, with support from our strong and successful national Rail & Transit team. You will be an integral part of the team driving these major infrastructure projects, while playing a major role in expanding our growing portfolio.

We are looking for a leader who will participate in the office leadership team while also collaborating with their counterparts nationwide to deliver high quality engineering services. You will be directly involved in developing and implementing business strategies, working with project teams, and expanding Michael Baker’s project and client portfolio.

  • Actively participate in business development opportunities both locally and nationally.
  • Actively grow relationships with clients, consultant partners, and industry processionals.
  • Design, direct, and/or manage rail-related components of passenger rail, freight rail and commuter rail projects
  • Develop and oversee the design of track alignments, including special track work such as turnouts, crossovers and diamond crossings
  • Prepare and/or direct detailed engineering plans using industry standard software products
  • Play an integral part in the development and review of plans, specifications and cost estimates for Rail Design projects
  • Assist on large multi-disciplinary design teams and lead younger staff on a variety of project tasks
  • Execute engineering investigations including feasibility and type studies with cost and risk analysis
  • Perform track inspections and other site inspections during construction and maintenance projects to determine compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), AREMA, and other applicable regulations
  • Coordinate with multiple disciplines for conformance to design criteria, standards and code requirements
  • Assist in developing rail portion of large multi-discipline project pursuits
  • Flexible location and/or remote work based on level of experience

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering or mechanical engineering or a related field of study.
  • 8-10+ years of demonstrated experience on various types of rail projects
  • PE license required; registered with NCEES a plus
  • Previously demonstrated project experience with Class I Railroad design is a plus
  • Previously demonstrated project experience with Commuter/Transit Agencies is a plus
  • Thorough knowledge of and practical experience applying AREMA
  • Possess excellent client management skills and ability to enhance and develop solid client relationships
  • Proven experience in working on multiple projects concurrently, managing project deadlines and on-time submittals
  • Strong work ethic, integrity
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability
  • Availability to occasionally travel to other local offices and job site locations
  • Experience reviewing construction plans and specifications

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, 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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.

RAIL & TRANSIT PRACTICE

Whether moving people or freight, solutions applied to address current and future transport needs will be framed by energy prices, the choices made by today’s younger generation to forego auto ownership and live in urban areas, and growing sustainability and environmental concerns. Michael Baker International’s approach to helping rail and transit clients meet these challenges is changing as well, with the focus on developing more viable solutions for planning, designing, constructing, operating, financing and sustaining a modern mobility infrastructure that leverage the ever-evolving world of technology. Michael Baker International’s professionals provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as partners to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success. Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 25 rail & transit design firm, Michael Baker International has the expertise to deliver modern infrastructure systems with a budget conscious approach.

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