Right of Way and Access Specialist/Engineer

TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE

Join Michael Baker International, consistently honored as a Top 20 transportation firm by Engineering News-Record. Embark on an outstanding journey where your expertise will shine in a world-class environment dedicated to flawless transportation solutions. Our ambitious team thrives on collaboration, determined to successfully implement innovative practices.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Right of Way/Access Specialist/Engineer for our New York, Newark and/or Hamilton, NJ office.  Seize the opportunity to become a pivotal part of our NY/NJ Highway Operations Team. This exciting role allows you to excel in a proven and strictly regulated industry, where your contributions will improve our already outstanding service.

This is a Hybrid opportunity working out of our NYC, Newark or Hamilton NJ offices. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare various right of way deliverables and assist with project delivery for transportation projects in accordance with NJDOT, NJTA, and/or local government standards. 
• Experience in the preparation, review, and interpretation of various right of way documents and project plans, including but not limited to tax maps, parcel maps, jurisdiction and maintenance limit agreements, and license to cross agreements. 
• Responsible for developing design plans, reports, estimates, and agreements for right of way tasks. 
• Participate in meetings with stakeholders and assist with presenting materials to client and stakeholders. 
• Assist entry-level ROW staff, sharing expertise and encouraging growth. 
• Assist the ROW Manager with tracking and balancing staff workloads and utilizations. 
• Support the ROW Manager and transportation PM's with business development efforts and proposal preparation. 
• Build and retain strong relationships with team members, project managers, and clients throughout New Jersey. 
• Exhibit a general understanding of NJ real estate law and appraisal principles. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of all required regulations (federal, state, local) to ensure compliance. 
• Maintain and adhere to appropriate QA/QC procedures and best practices. 
• Possess strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to lead and manage the design and detailing of complex transportation projects; goal-oriented, quality-focused, and successful in creating and fostering a team environment. 
• Collaborate with multiple transportation project teams to successfully deliver projects. 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    •  4+ years of related experience.
    •  BSCE in a related field from an ABET-accredited college
    •  Experience with NYSDOT, NJDOT and NJTA roadway design projects, including familiarity with their standards and project delivery protocol (preferred)
    •  MicroStation software programs
    •  Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
    •  Proficient in Bluebeam Revu and/or Adobe PDF Writer 

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $88,000 - $115,000. 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. The salary range for this position is annual.