Senior Bridge Engineer

Bridge Practice

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number six by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.

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 Structural 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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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.

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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.