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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 Bridge Civil Associate to join our team in May 2027 to support our Chicago, IL, Omaha, NE, or Cleveland, OH offices. In this position you will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager to prepare structural calculations, bridge plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates for various freight and transit clients. The Rail Bridge Associate’s tasks vary from designing superstructure replacements and rehabilitations, designing retaining walls and substructures, assisting with overall preparation of structure plans and development of quantities. Tasks may also include field inspection work for the purposes of structure ratings and plan development.
WE ARE SEEKING MAY 2027 GRADUATES
ADDITIONAL TASKS MAY INCLUDE
- Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Rail and Bridge Design projects
- Work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers within large multi-disciplinary design team
- Periodically perform rail bridge site inspections
- Work closely with professional engineers to execute 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 or Structural Engineering required
- Fundamentals of Engineering exam (Passed prior to starting role)
- 0-2 years of engineering experience; rail or bridge experience/interest required
- Prior structural coursework required
- Proficiency with CAD (MicroStation & AutoCAD), Microsoft Office; MathCAD, Structural Analysis Program experience is a plus
- Strong interest in railroad bridge design
- Availability to occasionally travel to other local offices and job site locations
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $59,862.40 - $85,348 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.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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
About us
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 over 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.
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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.
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There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
INTRODUCTION
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 Bridge Civil Associate to join our team in May 2027 to support our Chicago, IL, Omaha, NE, or Cleveland, OH offices. In this position you will work under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager to prepare structural calculations, bridge plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates for various freight and transit clients. The Rail Bridge Associate’s tasks vary from designing superstructure replacements and rehabilitations, designing retaining walls and substructures, assisting with overall preparation of structure plans and development of quantities. Tasks may also include field inspection work for the purposes of structure ratings and plan development.
WE ARE SEEKING MAY 2027 GRADUATES
ADDITIONAL TASKS MAY INCLUDE
- Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Rail and Bridge Design projects
- Work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers within large multi-disciplinary design team
- Periodically perform rail bridge site inspections
- Work closely with professional engineers to execute 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 or Structural Engineering required
- Fundamentals of Engineering exam (Passed prior to starting role)
- 0-2 years of engineering experience; rail or bridge experience/interest required
- Prior structural coursework required
- Proficiency with CAD (MicroStation & AutoCAD), Microsoft Office; MathCAD, Structural Analysis Program experience is a plus
- Strong interest in railroad bridge design
- Availability to occasionally travel to other local offices and job site locations
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $59,862.40 - $85,348 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.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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
About us
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 over 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 until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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Align your PE licensure timeline strategically
Michael Baker International hires engineers across licensure stages, but PE-licensed candidates get prioritized for senior project roles. Start your FE exam process before applying so you can show active progress toward licensure during the hiring conversation.
Target transportation and infrastructure project openings
Michael Baker's civil engineering hiring concentrates heavily in transportation, highway design, and DOT contract work. Filter your applications toward openings tied to state DOT programs, where the firm's established project pipelines create consistent headcount demand for sponsored engineers.
Clarify OPT and CPT timing with your recruiter early
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your authorization end date in the first recruiter call. Michael Baker International has sponsored both OPT extensions and H-1B transitions, but onboarding timelines for project-based roles need to sync with your remaining work authorization window.
Understand how H-1B cap timing affects your start date
H-1B cap-subject petitions filed in April have an October 1 start date. If Michael Baker extends an offer in late spring or summer, you and your recruiter need to plan around this gap so your project assignment doesn't conflict with your authorized start date.
Request PERM sponsorship confirmation before accepting an offer
For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, DOL requires employers to run a PERM labor certification process. Ask your hiring manager directly whether civil engineering roles at your level are eligible for PERM sponsorship and what the firm's typical timeline looks like before signing.
Use Migrate Mate to surface visa-sponsoring civil engineering roles
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Michael Baker International sponsor H-1B visas for Civil Engineers?
Yes, Michael Baker International sponsors H-1B visas for Civil Engineer roles. The company operates in the consulting and professional services space, where project-based engineering work commonly meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard. Civil engineering positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field are well-suited to H-1B qualification. Confirm sponsorship eligibility with the recruiter early in the process.
Which visa types are commonly used for Civil Engineer roles at Michael Baker International?
Civil Engineers at Michael Baker International are sponsored across several visa categories including H-1B, TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles), F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, J-1 visa for exchange visitors, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visas for candidates pursuing permanent residence. TN visas can be particularly efficient for Canadian nationals since they don't require USCIS petition approval.
What qualifications and experience does Michael Baker International expect for Civil Engineer roles?
Most Civil Engineer openings require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field from an accredited program, which also satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation requirement. Michael Baker typically expects experience in one or more practice areas including transportation, structural, or water resources engineering. Progress toward or completion of PE licensure is a strong differentiator, particularly for project engineer and senior roles.
How do I apply for Civil Engineer jobs at Michael Baker International?
You can browse current Civil Engineer openings at Michael Baker International through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles with confirmed visa sponsorship history. When you apply, address your visa status directly in your cover letter or application notes. Consulting firms like Michael Baker move quickly on project-tied roles, so following up with the recruiter within a week of applying is standard practice.
How do I plan my timeline if Michael Baker International sponsors my H-1B as a Civil Engineer?
If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer needs to file an H-1B petition during the April cap registration window for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're STEM-eligible, a 24-month STEM OPT extension can bridge the gap. Coordinate your expected project start date with your recruiter so the firm can build the petition timeline around your authorization window and project assignment.