Michael Baker International

Senior Bridge Engineer

Michael Baker International$100K — $155K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis) from ABET-accredited university
  • 8+ years of experience in bridge design and analysis
  • Pennsylvania Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Expertise in finite element analysis software
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Responsibilities

  • Act as Project Manager for multidisciplinary bridge projects, overseeing project delivery
  • Perform and manage structural engineering tasks, including analysis and design
  • Lead design compliance checks with applicable codes and standards
  • Coordinate with various disciplines for project integration
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for structural tasks
  • Assist Project Managers in meeting project schedules and budgets
  • Prepare proposals and technical writings for bridge and structure projects

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a highly motivated Senior Bridge Engineer in support of our growing bridge practice within Pennsylvania in our Moon Township, PA office. The ideal candidate will be able to perform conventional and complex bridge and structure designs, load ratings, and bridge inspections as well as enjoy involvement in the development and teaching of state-of-the-art bridge training material.

The successful candidate will have the upward mobility to develop into a Technical or Project Manager.

What You'll Do:
  • Act as Project Manager or Structural Lead on multidisciplinary bridge and transportation projects, with responsibility for overall project delivery from design through construction.
  • Perform and manage bridge and structural engineering tasks on conventional and complex projects, including structural analysis, design, and load ratings using hand calculations and finite element methods.
  • Lead, perform, and check bridge and structure designs to ensure compliance with applicable design codes, standards, and client requirements.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with roadway, geotechnical, hydraulic, construction, and other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
  • Develop, manage, and adhere to scope, schedule, and budget for structural tasks; support overall project staffing, resource planning, and financial performance.
  • Assist Project Managers in ensuring task-level and project-level schedules and budgets are met.
  • Prepare scopes of work and man-hour estimates for proposals and support bridge and structure proposal development through strong technical writing.
  • Lead or support business development and marketing initiatives, including proposals, interviews, client engagement, and market growth efforts.
  • Act as a primary or secondary point of contact for clients, supporting relationship management and project communication.
  • Identify and implement creative, cost-effective design solutions through constructability reviews and value engineering.
  • Mentor, develop, and support junior staff, including potential supervisory responsibilities.
  • Develop and deliver bridge design training courses and technical reference manuals to support staff development and knowledge sharing.

What You Need to Succeed:
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis from ABET Accredited University
  • Masters of Science in Civil Engineering a plus
  • 8+ years progressive experience in bridge design, analysis, rehabilitation and design-build is required
  • Pennsylvania P.E. or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Expert with finite element software and other bridge design software
  • Experienced with post-tensioning design and detailing
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Dams, levees and/or bridge rail design experience is a plus
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $$100,000 to $155,000. 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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*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.

About Michael Baker International

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 a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1940

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