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 offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Electrical Systems team, working remotely while supporting our Pittsburgh, PA office - our largest technical hub. This role delivers electrical, lighting, and telecommunications design for complex transportation and infrastructure projects nationwide, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams spanning highway, aviation, rail/transit, bridges, traffic, and emerging technologies.


A Remote working arrangement is available within the US


SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.


What You’ll Do:


The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter that will lead electrical design and documentation for complex transportation and infrastructure projects, supporting high‑growth markets including aviation, design‑build, infrastructure, and interstate systems, with continued expansion into rail/transit, highway, interchange, and bridge/tunnel projects. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of civil engineers, architects, and systems engineers to deliver coordinated, constructible designs, leading the development of lighting and power systems, circuiting, calculations, schedules, specifications, and equipment sizing for electrical infrastructure including conduit and cabling systems, disconnects, generators, and transformers.


Specific duties will include:

  • Electrical Design & Documentation - own end‑to‑end design and documentation for transportation and infrastructure projects—lighting, power, and telecommunications systems; installation details; schematics; quantities; specifications; and cost/construction hour estimates—delivering coordinated, buildable solutions 
  • Engineering Analysis - drive performance and reliability by performing and verifying power/load, lighting, communications, and voltage drop calculations to ensure robust, code‑compliant designs
  • Code Compliance - champion compliance with federal, state, and local codes and standards, reducing risk and accelerating approvals across complex project environments
  • Technical Leadership - lead as the technical authority—set design direction, review calculations and drawings, elevate quality, and mentor junior and staff engineers/designers
  • Multidisciplinary Coordination - align designs across civil, architectural, and systems disciplines; collaborate with owners and consultants to eliminate conflicts and streamline delivery
  • Quality Assurance / Quality Control - uphold QA/QC excellence by applying standard procedures on all deliverables, improving consistency, constructability, and project outcomes
  • Project Execution - deliver on time and on budget by collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary and remote teams; proactively manage scope, schedule, and risks
  • Staff Development - grow team capability through hands‑on mentorship, training, and coaching that builds technical depth and prepares future project leads
  • Business Development Support - influence strategic pursuits by contributing technical expertise to proposals, client interviews, and contract negotiations—bring your voice to the table
  • Software Tools - leverage modern tools; preferred experience with SKM, AGI32, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit

    • What You Need to Succeed:


    In addition to the skills listed above, requirements for this role include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer license
  • 15+ years of related experience
  • Experience with engineering software (SKM, Visual Lighting, AGI32) is preferred
  • Effective visual and verbal communication skills are essential
  • Proficient understanding of inter-relationships among design/engineering disciplines, clients, and constructors

    • Compensation:


    The approximate compensation range for this position $124,454 - $194,383 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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