Why Join Michael Baker in New Jersey?
At Michael Baker International, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most significant infrastructure and transportation programs in New Jersey, helping to modernize highways, transit systems, airports, bridges, and pedestrian networks. Whether you're supporting projects in Newark, Pennington, Trenton, North Jersey, South Jersey, or beyond, your work will have a direct impact on how people travel, connect, and thrive throughout the state.
Join Michael Baker International and help shape the future of transportation, mobility, and infrastructure across New Jersey. From Newark to Pennington and beyond, your work will make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a motivated and innovative Electrical Associate to join our growing New Jersey team, with opportunities to be based out of our Newark or Pennington offices.
As an Electrical Associate, you will play a key role in designing the systems that keep New Jersey moving. From major highway improvements and transit initiatives to aviation, bridge, and smart infrastructure projects, you will support high-impact projects that shape communities across the Garden State. Working alongside electrical, civil, transportation, bridge, rail/transit, and technology specialists, you'll contribute to innovative solutions for clients including state agencies, transit authorities, airports, and municipalities throughout New Jersey and beyond.
This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging engineer who is eager to learn, collaborate, and grow. You'll gain hands-on experience developing electrical, lighting, and telecommunications designs while working on multidisciplinary teams that transform transportation networks and enhance the traveling public's experience.
- Support the design and development of electrical systems for transportation and infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey and the Northeast.
- Assist in preparing construction documents, engineering calculations, and design drawings.
- Work with senior engineers to design roadway, bridge, rail, trail, pedestrian, and airport lighting systems.
- Develop electrical layouts, circuiting, equipment sizing, conduit and wiring designs, and supporting calculations.
- Prepare quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates.
- Utilize industry-leading software such as Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ProjectWise to deliver high-quality designs.
- Research innovative technologies and engineering solutions that improve safety, mobility, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with engineers, planners, architects, and construction professionals on diverse project teams.
- Support the delivery of projects that improve transportation infrastructure across New Jersey's communities.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a focus on electrical power, lighting, or transportation systems.
- 0-5 years of relevant experience.
- EIT certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months, preferred.
- Familiarity with the National Electrical Code.
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- A desire to learn, solve complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects.
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
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.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field focused on electrical power, lighting, or transportation systems
- 0-5 years of relevant experience
- EIT certification or ability to obtain it within six months
- Familiarity with the National Electrical Code
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Desire to learn, solve complex challenges, and contribute to infrastructure projects
Michael Baker International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-good for the A/E sector, with ranges aligning to role, seniority, and location. Market-competitive bands are visible in postings and salary snapshots across geographies and disciplines.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity and paternity leave are highlighted as part of the core package. Flexible work arrangements are also emphasized as supportive of family needs.
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan options, HSA/FSA, EAP, and wellness programs indicate meaningful choice and wellbeing support. The overall suite covers standard health, financial, and lifestyle components typical for the industry.
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What We Do
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.
