Rail and 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.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to support complex construction management assignments. In this role, you will serve as the primary on-site representative for assigned projects, acting in both a leadership and hands-on capacity. You will work closely with the Construction Management Project Manager, contractors, and design consultants to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with contract requirements.
This position is site-based and is typically assigned to larger, high-visibility projects.
What You’ll Do:
As a Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for managing construction activities from pre-construction through project closeout, including:
- Providing construction management services throughout all project phases, including design support, constructability reviews, value engineering, bidding assistance, resident inspection, scheduling, and commissioning
- Reviewing major design and construction packages, including cost estimates and construction sequencing, during all design phases
- Supporting bidding and procurement activities, including participation in pre-bid meetings
- Serving as the primary point of contact between contractors, design consultants, and the client during construction
- Managing project documentation, change management processes, CPM schedules, and safety monitoring
- Leading construction-related meetings, including pre-construction, pre-installation, weekly progress, and cost control meetings
- Tracking and reviewing submittals, RFIs, schedules, and change orders to identify risks, potential claims, or schedule impacts
- Providing resident inspection services to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with plans and specifications
- Conducting substantial and final completion inspections and developing punch lists
- Overseeing contractor coordination to support start-up and commissioning activities, including verification of equipment installation, calibration, testing, and system performance
- Managing project closeout activities and ensuring all contractual deliverables are completed
What You Need to Succeed:
- 3-5 years civil engineering / construction experience
- Four-year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related engineering or technical field
- EIT Certification with intention to obtain PE License
- Excellent English language skills both written and verbal
- Ability to aid in basic construction administrative activities related to safety, quality, cost and schedule of various projects.
- Evaluation and maintenance of construction documents – drawings, specifications, materials testing reports and supporting documentation.
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office) and knowledge of scheduling software is preferred.
- Ability to visit work sites, dialogue with field staff, gather data and report findings to supervisors.
- To be successful, you’ll need to be bright, organized, outward and determined. You will also need to be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people and work in a team environment with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position $149,344.00 - $207,788.00 per year. 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
