Michael Baker International

Engineering and consulting for infrastructure projects

Department Lead - Active Transportation

Transportation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$280k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
At least 15 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, focused on active transportation and multimodal projects.
A California Professional Engineer license.
Demonstrated success in business development, including winning work and managing client relationships.
Strong understanding of local, regional, and state transportation policies and funding programs, such as ATP, CMAQ, and SB1.
Experience working with public agencies in Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and technical leadership for the active transportation and multimodal practice.
Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team focused on active transportation and multimodal project delivery.
Foster collaboration, inclusion, and high performance within the team.
Support recruitment, staff development, and succession planning.
Expand the active transportation portfolio by identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities.
Pursue and win work with municipalities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, and transit agencies throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California.
Strengthen relationships with existing clients and cultivate new partnerships.
Position the firm as a leader in safe, equitable, and sustainable mobility solutions.
Lead proposal strategies, interviews, and key pursuits.
Serve as Project Manager, Technical Lead, or Principal-in-Charge on active transportation and multimodal projects.
Oversee project delivery to meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Provide technical leadership in complete streets design and implementation; Active Transportation Plans, bicycle and pedestrian plans; Safe Routes to School programs; corridor studies and road diets; and transit integration and first/last mile solutions.
Promote innovative, data-driven, and context-sensitive design approaches that respond to community needs.
Guide department operations, including resource planning, utilization, and financial performance.
Monitor project pipelines and align staffing with growth.
Partner with office and regional leadership to shape and execute strategic growth initiatives.
Collaborate with traffic, planning, environmental, structures, and other disciplines to deliver integrated multimodal solutions.
Promote cross-office collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Contribute to firmwide initiatives advancing sustainability, innovation, and mobility.

Desired Qualifications

Expertise in complete streets design, Vision Zero strategies, and multimodal corridor planning.
Familiarity with LA Metro and Caltrans guidelines as they relate to active transportation beyond highway-centric delivery.
Experience with community engagement, equity-focused planning, and stakeholder coordination.

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:

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with a well-established, highly respected team delivering impactful active transportation and multimodal projects across the Los Angeles region. Our LA office has built strong client relationships and a robust project portfolio—now we’re looking for a dynamic leader to help drive the next phase of growth.

As Department Lead, Active Transportation, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for our growing multimodal practice, focused on active transportation, complete streets, and context-sensitive mobility solutions. You’ll lead and expand a high-performing team, delivering projects that enhance mobility, safety, and accessibility for all users.

In this role, you will drive business development, win work with local agencies and regional partners, and strengthen long-standing client relationships throughout Southern California.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in urban mobility, active transportation design, and multimodal planning, along with strong leadership and a collaborative mindset to elevate an already successful team

What You'll Do:

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team focused on active transportation and multimodal project delivery
Build on an already strong team culture—fostering collaboration, inclusion, and high performance
Support recruitment, staff development, and succession planning to sustain long-term growth

Business Development & Client Engagement

Expand our active transportation portfolio by identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities
Successfully pursue and win work with municipalities, counties, MPOs, and transit agencies throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California
Strengthen and deepen relationships with existing clients while cultivating new partnerships
Position the firm as a trusted leader in safe, equitable, and sustainable mobility solutions
Lead proposal strategies, interviews, and key pursuits

Project Delivery & Technical Excellence

Serve as Project Manager, Technical Lead, or Principal-in-Charge on high-visibility active transportation and multimodal projects
Oversee delivery to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations
Provide technical leadership in areas such as:
- Complete streets design and implementation
- Active Transportation Plans (ATP), bicycle and pedestrian plans
- Safe Routes to School programs
- Corridor studies and road diets
- Transit integration and first/last mile solutions
Champion innovative, data-driven, and context-sensitive design approaches that respond to community needs

Operational Management

Guide department operations, including resource planning, utilization, and financial performance
Monitor project pipelines and proactively align staffing with growth
Partner with office and regional leadership to shape and execute strategic growth initiatives

Collaboration & Integration

Work closely with traffic, planning, environmental, structures, and other disciplines to deliver integrated multimodal solutions
Promote cross-office collaboration and knowledge sharing
Contribute to firmwide initiatives advancing sustainability, innovation, and mobility

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
15+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on active transportation and multimodal projects
California Professional Engineer (PE) license
Demonstrated success in business development, including winning work and managing client relationships
Strong understanding of local, regional, and state transportation policies and funding programs (e.g., ATP, CMAQ, SB1)
Experience working with public agencies in Los Angeles County

Preferred Skills & Experience

Expertise in complete streets design, Vision Zero strategies, and multimodal corridor planning
Familiarity with LA Metro and Caltrans guidelines as they relate to active transportation (beyond highway-centric delivery)
Experience with community engagement, equity-focused planning, and stakeholder coordination
Strong leadership presence, communication skills, and sound decision-making ability
A genuine passion for creating safer, more accessible, and more sustainable transportation systems

If you’re ready to join a proven team, expand its impact, and help shape the future of mobility in Los Angeles, we’d love to connect.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is up to $280,000 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, 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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About the Company

Michael Baker International

Engineering and consulting for infrastructure projects

Michael Baker International delivers engineering and consulting services for infrastructure projects across five verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS), and Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS). Its work covers bridge, highway, water, rail and transit, and aviation design, as well as planning, architecture, environment, construction and program management. The company uses modern technologies such as intelligent transportation, engineered models, and public safety SaaS to support projects. With over 4,900 employees in more than 90 offices, it differentiates itself through long-standing experience (80+ years), breadth of services, and a collaborative, innovative culture aimed at delivering high-quality solutions. Its goal is to make a difference for clients and communities by evolving into a full-service engineering and consulting firm through collaboration and technological advancement.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1940

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