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Bridge Project Engineer

Michael Baker International
full-time
Columbia, SC
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

What We're Looking For: Michael Baker International’s Columbia, SC office is growing and seeking a Bridge Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. You'll collaborate with industry-leading professionals, contribute to a diverse portfolio of bridge projects, and help deliver innovative engineering solutions that shape our communities. We offer a collaborative culture, meaningful project opportunities, and a clear path for professional growth and career advancement.

What You'll Do: • Inspection and Assessment: Perform bridge inspections, compile thorough inspection reports, and complete load rating assessments for both simple and complex bridge structures. • Structural Analysis and Design: Perform structural analyses and prepare comprehensive design calculations for bridges and related transportation infrastructure. • Project Documentation: Develop detailed contract drawings, technical specifications, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and study reports. • Team Collaboration and Delivery: Collaborate with interdisciplinary design teams to support project delivery on schedule and within budget. • Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor entry-level engineers and lead assigned task orders efficiently and effectively.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with a concentration in bridges or structures, from an ABET-accredited university • 4+ years of experience in bridge inspection, design, structural analysis, or related transportation infrastructure work • Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, or ability to obtain licensure within two months of employment • Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work • Proficiency with structural analysis and design software, such as: • Leap Bridge, SAP2000, CSI Bridge, MiDAS, LPile, MathCAD, BrR, FB Multipier

• Working knowledge of applicable design codes, including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, SCDOT Bridge Design Manual, SCDOT Seismic Design Specifications • Experience with structural analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete structures

Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000. 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 #LI-KR2 #LI-HYBRID

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Salary

$90,000 - $125,000 / year

Job Type

full-time

Location

Columbia, SC

Categories

StructuralProject Management
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