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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