National Practice Lead, Highway

Location: United States; hybrid workplace.

Base compensation: $250K–$329K, bonus eligible.

Company

Michael Baker International provides engineering and consulting services across transportation infrastructure, design, planning, architecture, environmental services, construction, and program management.

What you will do

• Lead the national Highway Practice and coordinate Regional Practice Leaders, technical leaders, project managers, and growth-focused experts.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term practice growth strategies aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Support nationwide business development, client engagement, strategic pursuits, major programs, and design-build opportunities.
• Establish technical excellence, quality, innovation, professional development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support operational delivery through technical oversight, resource deployment, risk mitigation, workshare coordination, and practice performance improvement.
• Build industry visibility through client relationships, conferences, trade organizations, teaming partners, and presentations.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• BS degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
• Master’s degree or above preferred.
• Professional license such as AICP, PE, SE, AIA, or PG strongly preferred.
• Experience leading practice teams, developing talent, managing budgets, recruiting, and guiding strategic investments.
• Experience with highway services, transportation infrastructure, technical leadership, business development, and client or pursuit strategy.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, HSA, and FSA.
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional and personal development, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, and wellness benefits.
• Equal opportunity employment with pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.