Rail & Transit Services Lead

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 is seeking a talented Rail & Transit Services Lead in our Chicago Office with a specialization in rail bridge design, track engineering design, and/or construction management, to help make a difference in our Rail and Transit Practice.  We are investing in the growth of our Rail and Transit services and are looking for a special individual that wants to help us grow and spearhead our efforts with proven relationships and experience delivering projects for clients such as Metra, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), and/or Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD).

This role offers significant opportunity to guide Michael Baker’s Rail and Transit growth in Chicagoland, serve as Project Manager on exciting work, and lead/grow a team of people. This position is a hybrid role with 2 days per week required in our Chicago Office. Responsibilities include:

• Lead the business development, proposal, relationship building, and project management activities associated with Chicagoland rail clients while engaging Michael Baker's rail, track, and bridge experts.
• Leading project planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution across single- and multi-discipline teams.
• Managing schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure timely, on-budget performance.
• Coordinating with internal departments, clients, and government agencies.
• Reviewing technical designs and ensuring compliance with client standards.
• Driving client engagement and leveraging project success for future opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering required
• Experience with Metra and/or Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) required
• 10+ years in bridge design/rehabilitation/construction; track design engineering; or construction management required — rail/transit specialization preferred
• Experience with Class I and/or other railroads a plus, such as:
  • AMTRAK
  • Belt Railway (BRC)
  • BNSF 
  • Canadian National (CN)
  • CPKC
  • CSX
  • Indiana Harbor Belt (IHB)
  • Norfolk Southern (NS)
  • Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD)
  • Union Pacific (UP)
• Familiarity with AREMA and agency-specific standards
• Background in rail engineering.
• Skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $120,097 - $237,170 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.

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About UsMichael 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.