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Structural Project Engineer roles at Michael Baker International span bridge, transportation, and infrastructure projects across the U.S., drawing on multidisciplinary consulting teams. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring international engineers across multiple visa categories, making it a realistic target for qualified candidates who need work authorization.
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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 International is seeking a collaborative, innovative, solutions-focused engineer to join the transportation engineering team in Ohio as a roadway/drainage/traffic engineer focused on multi-billion dollar design-build pursuits and post-bid delivery.
The successful candidate will have the ability to assist and lead the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation. We are specifically looking for candidates that specialize in design of roadway geometry, modeling, roadside protection, ADA, site work, hydraulics and drainage design, utilities, development of contract documents (specifications, plans, cost estimates, etc.), Maintenance of Traffic, cost/benefit alternative analyses, stakeholder coordination, and technical proposal contributions. Experience with State DOTs is preferred.
Teamwork is the cornerstone of our practice, and the candidate will be expected to work well within a multi-disciplined team environment coordinating at times with various task leaders, project managers and office leaders. The successful candidate will also be expected to prepare and present design work to contractor partners and/or the ultimate client in both the procurement and final design phases of design-build delivery. In addition to the hands-on roadway design experience on design-build projects, the candidate will have the career opportunity to explore multiple career paths including task management, project management, technical management, department and office leadership.
This is a Hybrid opportunity working out of our Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati, Ohio offices. Titles and salary ranges will be scaled as appropriate to the successful candidate’s qualifications.
What You'll Do:
- Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.
- Assist in developing drawings for highways, structures, and traffic-related projects.
- Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.
- Contribute to quantity take-offs and preparation of project cost estimates.
- Collaborate with design technicians to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
- Prepare documentation for regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits.
- Assist in organizing materials for client and project meetings.
- Participate in internal project meetings and provide input as needed.
- Conduct occasional site visits and report findings to Project Managers.
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Engage in training sessions to enhance proficiency in design software and technical elements.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
- 4 to 10+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
- PE License required. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate and be on-track to obtain a PE License within one year, applicable.
- Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans is required. Post Design is desirable.
- Knowledgeable in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation/ORD. Civil 3D is acceptable substitute for Bentley products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $78,099 to $112,769 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
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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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 International is seeking a collaborative, innovative, solutions-focused engineer to join the transportation engineering team in Ohio as a roadway/drainage/traffic engineer focused on multi-billion dollar design-build pursuits and post-bid delivery.
The successful candidate will have the ability to assist and lead the design and development of roadway design tasks and plans preparation. We are specifically looking for candidates that specialize in design of roadway geometry, modeling, roadside protection, ADA, site work, hydraulics and drainage design, utilities, development of contract documents (specifications, plans, cost estimates, etc.), Maintenance of Traffic, cost/benefit alternative analyses, stakeholder coordination, and technical proposal contributions. Experience with State DOTs is preferred.
Teamwork is the cornerstone of our practice, and the candidate will be expected to work well within a multi-disciplined team environment coordinating at times with various task leaders, project managers and office leaders. The successful candidate will also be expected to prepare and present design work to contractor partners and/or the ultimate client in both the procurement and final design phases of design-build delivery. In addition to the hands-on roadway design experience on design-build projects, the candidate will have the career opportunity to explore multiple career paths including task management, project management, technical management, department and office leadership.
This is a Hybrid opportunity working out of our Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati, Ohio offices. Titles and salary ranges will be scaled as appropriate to the successful candidate’s qualifications.
What You'll Do:
- Support the design process by preparing construction documents, plans, maps, and technical reports.
- Assist in developing drawings for highways, structures, and traffic-related projects.
- Gather and review background information for project sites, including as-built plans and existing utility services.
- Contribute to quantity take-offs and preparation of project cost estimates.
- Collaborate with design technicians to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
- Prepare documentation for regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits.
- Assist in organizing materials for client and project meetings.
- Participate in internal project meetings and provide input as needed.
- Conduct occasional site visits and report findings to Project Managers.
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Engage in training sessions to enhance proficiency in design software and technical elements.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
- 4 to 10+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
- PE License required. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate and be on-track to obtain a PE License within one year, applicable.
- Experience in preparing Preliminary Engineering to Final Design Plans is required. Post Design is desirable.
- Knowledgeable in traffic engineering/transportation planning software such as Excel, AUTOCAD, Bentley MicroStation/ORD. Civil 3D is acceptable substitute for Bentley products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $78,099 to $112,769 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
LI-MM1 #LI-HYBRID
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 credentials to NCEES standards
Michael Baker International frequently hires engineers toward PE licensure. Before applying, confirm your foreign degree is evaluated by an NCEES-recognized credential evaluator so your application clears their internal review without delays.
Target project-specific openings over generic postings
Michael Baker staffs Structural Project Engineers by region and active contract. Search their careers page by state and infrastructure sector to find roles tied to funded DOT or federal projects, which are more likely to move quickly through hiring.
Clarify your OPT or CPT authorization upfront
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your STEM extension eligibility before your first interview. Michael Baker operates as an E-Verify employer, so your work authorization status needs to be documented and current before onboarding begins.
Ask about PERM timing during the offer stage
For EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, the PERM labor certification process through DOL typically takes 12 to 18 months before an I-140 petition can be filed. Raise this timeline with your hiring manager or recruiter before accepting an offer to set realistic expectations.
Use Migrate Mate to identify active openings quickly
Structural Project Engineer roles at Michael Baker open frequently across different regions. Use Migrate Mate to filter visa-sponsoring positions by role and location so you're applying to openings that match your authorization type and geographic preference.
Prepare project documentation that maps to USCIS specialty occupation criteria
H-1B approval for Structural Project Engineers depends on demonstrating the role requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Compile a portfolio of past structural projects that clearly connects your engineering discipline to the responsibilities in the job description.
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Does Michael Baker International sponsor H-1B visas for Structural Project Engineers?
Yes, Michael Baker International sponsors H-1B visas for Structural Project Engineers. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Sponsorship is typically initiated after an offer is extended, and the company has sponsored across multiple visa categories for engineering roles.
Which visa types are commonly used for Structural Project Engineer roles at Michael Baker International?
Michael Baker International sponsors H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for Structural Project Engineers. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican engineers who qualify under the USMCA professional categories. EB-2 and EB-3 routes involve PERM labor certification through DOL before the immigrant petition is filed.
What qualifications and experience are expected for Structural Project Engineer roles at Michael Baker International?
Most openings require a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, with preference for candidates who hold or are pursuing a Professional Engineer license. Experience in bridge design, transportation infrastructure, or federal project delivery is particularly relevant given Michael Baker's core contract portfolio. Proficiency in structural analysis software such as MIDAS or LEAP Bridge is commonly listed in postings.
How do I apply for Structural Project Engineer jobs at Michael Baker International?
You can apply directly through Michael Baker International's careers portal or find current openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate. When applying, tailor your resume to the specific infrastructure sector listed in the posting, such as transportation or federal buildings. Clearly state your visa status and authorization timeline so the recruiting team can assess sponsorship fit from the start.
How do I plan around H-1B cap timing if I'm targeting a Structural Project Engineer offer?
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed once per year, with the registration window typically opening in March and an October 1 start date if selected. If you receive an offer from Michael Baker International outside this window, ask whether a cap-exempt arrangement or an F-1 OPT bridge is feasible to cover the gap. Coordinating your job search timeline around the USCIS registration window significantly reduces start-date delays.
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