Traffic Operations Field Support Specialist
Job Description
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE
Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.
What We’re Looking For
Michael Baker International is seeking a Traffic Operations Field Support Specialist in Lynchburg, VA! In this role, you’ll support the Traffic Engineering Section by conducting field evaluations of work zones, assisting with traffic shifts, and providing practical guidance on temporary traffic control for construction and maintenance activities. You’ll review field conditions, complete safety checklists, and recommend improvements to ensure compliance with the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, while partnering with inspectors and construction teams during active operations. You’ll also assist with preconstruction reviews, data collection, detour assessments, and basic plan reviews—gaining valuable experience while helping enhance safety and efficiency across the district.
What You’ll Do
• Conduct field reviews of construction, maintenance, and land-use work zones.
• Complete work zone safety checklists and document field conditions with photographs and video.
• Provide technical feedback to bring work zones into compliance with the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual.
• Participate in traffic switches and support inspectors and project staff during transitions between construction phases.
• Attend construction meetings as needed to provide input on work zone safety and traffic operations.
• Perform preconstruction field reviews, signage inventories, and assessments of roadway and site conditions.
• Evaluate proposed detour routes for safety and operational viability
What You Need To Succeed
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience in roadway construction, roadway maintenance, or traffic engineering.
• Knowledge of temporary traffic control practices and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual.
• Ability to read and interpret traffic control plans and construction documents.
• Strong communication and field documentation skills.
• Intermediate or Advanced Work Zone Certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $32/hr - $45/hr. 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
About Us
Michael 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.
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.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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