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 Seven 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 is seeking a highly motivated Bridge Engineer to support our bridge practice in Baton Rouge! The Bridge Engineer will contribute to a variety of bridge projects in Louisiana and other states, providing technical excellence in bridge design, load rating, inspection, and analysis. This role involves developing innovative, practical engineering solutions and performing structural design and analysis for bridge systems and components. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to support a diverse portfolio of projects.

What You'll Do:

• Perform structural analysis and design for bridge and transportation structures
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Support bridge inspections, load ratings, and rehabilitation efforts
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and agency stakeholders
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (AASHTO, state DOT)
• Assist with project delivery from concept through construction

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Louisiana
• 4 + years of bridge engineering experience
• Experience with bridge design, analysis, or rehabilitation projects
• Familiarity with DOT standards and transportation agency requirements
• Proficiency in structural engineering software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRoads, or similar)

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $80, 000 - $105, 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.

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 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.

*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 is seeking a highly motivated Bridge Engineer to support our bridge practice in Baton Rouge!