BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International offers innovative and balanced solutions for bridge design, construction, and preservation. Ranked Number seven by Engineering News-Record, they have expertise in various bridge types including trusses, arches, box girders, and cable-stayed bridges.

Michael Baker is a leading provider of bridge and tunnel inspection services and training materials for clients nationwide. We are the authors of the widely used Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual (BIRM).

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Engineer I, Bridge Inspection Team Lead to join our bridge engineering team in Denver, CO. Our team works with local and regional clients on bridge inspection, load rating, and design projects. As a Civil Engineer in our Bridge Team, you will be able to contribute on conventional and complex bridge designs and plans, and you will analyze data on civil engineering projects such as bridges, retaining walls, and drainage structures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Team Leader for bridge inspections, providing guidance and supervision to the inspection crew.
• Field Inspections: Identify, document, and photograph bridge component defects in the field.
• You will play a crucial role in overseeing mobilization, site safety, supervision, and the preparation of inspection reports.
• Technical Expertise: Be knowledgeable in NDE coding, SI& A coding, and repair item identification/priorities.
• Generate bridge inspection reports using owner bridge management software, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and/or Microsoft Office.
• Prepare construction drawings needed for CDOT, MDT and Local Agency construction of bridges.
• Assist with defining scope of work and staff hour requirements.
• Assist project managers in meeting project/task schedules and budgets.
• Assists project managers and more experienced engineers in ensuring that project/task schedules and budgets are met
• Coordinates with technicians to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training
• Travel will be required; local and nationally.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university required.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of bridge design, analysis, inspection, load rating experience.
• PE License required; Ability to Obtain CO PE within 6 months of hire
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design code preferred.
• Experience with CSI Bridge or MIDAS (or equivalent structural analysis software), and Finite Element Modeling is a plus.
• Desired computer skills include MicroStation, AutoCAD, Open Bridge Designer, Finite Element Software, Bridge Design Software, Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate initiative and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated individual with strong written and verbal communication skills

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $95, 000-130, 000 per year. 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.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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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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 nearly 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.

Michael Baker International's Bridge team is currently seeking a Civil Engineer I and certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader, in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, to join our Team in Colorado. The Project Manager will play a crucial role in project management, overseeing mobilization, site safety, supervision, and the preparation of inspection reports.