Civil Engineer, Transportation

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals experienced in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, construction management, and inspection. Michael Baker is also a recognized leader in supporting the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

What We're Looking For:

Build your career while helping shape the infrastructure that keeps Southern California moving.

We’re seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Carlsbad or San Diego team, where you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on transportation and public works projects that make a visible impact in local communities.

You’ll be part of a welcoming, collaborative team where professional growth is encouraged, mentorship is valued, and engineers have opportunities to expand their technical expertise and take on increasing responsibility.

Location & Schedule

This position may be based in Carlsbad or San Diego, CA and offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, combining remote flexibility with in-person collaboration up to three days per week in the office.

What You'll Do:

• Work on a variety of transportation and public works projects throughout Southern California, including roadway and intersection improvements, ADA and accessibility upgrades, bike and pedestrian facilities, signing & striping, traffic signals, street lighting, and other local agency infrastructure improvements
• Prepare preliminary and final engineering plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, where applicable
• Develop plan and specification packages from design criteria, sketches, and detailed drawings
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and design technicians to deliver high-quality work
• Apply engineering standards, technical manuals, and design principles to meet project and client expectations
• Review shop drawings for conformance with contract documents
• Support project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and proposals
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and business development efforts
• Serve as a task manager on select projects, taking ownership of deliverables and developing your project management skills
• Continue growing your technical expertise through training, mentorship, seminars, and professional development opportunities

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• Ability and commitment to obtain a California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license within 12 months of hire
• 5–10 years of civil engineering experience, including preparation of engineering plans and designs
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Collaborative mindset with an interest in working across a variety of transportation and public-sector infrastructure projects

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $100,000–$150,000 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, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement program