What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Lead Bridge & Tunnel Engineer to join our Boston office. This outstanding opportunity includes safety inspections of bridges and tunnels, documentation, manual development, load rating, and rehabilitation design. With a flexible schedule that combines on-site and remote work, this position offers the exceptional opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to top-notch infrastructure.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and Innovate: Take charge of safety inspections for bridges and tunnels by ensuring they meet Federal Highway Administration National Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Standards.
• Collaborate and Coordinate: Develop close working relationships with state and local agencies, vendors, and team members to schedule inspections, manage traffic closures, and uphold meticulous documentation.
• Deliver Excellence: Produce and review detailed inspection reports, ensuring timely submission for FHWA compliance.
• Design and Develop: Perform load ratings, manual development, and rehabilitation design for a variety of structures.
• Complete and Implement: Support in determining the scope of new projects, developing budgets and timelines, ensuring quality standards, and preparing client submission documents.
• Technical Expertise: Read and interpret plans, specifications, and other contract documents with precision.
• Hands-On Work: Operate various types of inspection equipment and use hand tools, ladders, and other necessary equipment.
• Independent and Mentored Work: Take ownership of assignments and receive technical mentorship.
• Dedication to Excellence: Show dedication to quality, accuracy, safety, and efficiency in all tasks.
• Broad Impact: Independently evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques and criteria across a wide range of assignments.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with a focus on bridges/structures from an ABET-accredited institution, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5-8+ years of relevant inspection-focused experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive testing methods.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to acquire a DOT Medical Certificate.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and BlueBeam.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nationally certified bridge and tunnel inspection team leader.
• Experience in inspection, load rating, or design of bridges/tunnels.
• Proficiency with AASHTOware BrR, STAAD Pro, MDX, CSI Bridge, MathCAD, and other structural analysis software.
• Ability to manage bridge/structural tasks in project development, including plan and report production.
• Experience developing structural details and construction plans using industry-standard software.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $120, 000-$160, 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.

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