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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 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 Civil Engineer in support of our growing New Jersey Operations bridge practice, specifically in our Hamilton/Pennington office. The ideal candidate will be able to perform conventional and complex bridge and structure designs, and load ratings. They will be responsible for assisting the project manager in managing infrastructure projects in the bridge & structural service line. The selected candidate will perform technical or project oversight, contract management, technical and cost proposal development for targeted statewide clients.
What You'll Do:
•   Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD, and other similar software tools
•   Develop structural details and construction plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD
•   Assist and check design calculations performed by others
•   Prepare geometric layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations
•   Adherence to scope, schedule and budget for structure tasks
•   Ability to support bridge and structure proposal development through strong technical writing
•   Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
•   May serve as the discipline lead responsible for all facets of the task or discipline of the project.
•   Verifying that quality standards and project deadlines are met for tasks.
•   Build and maintain critical relationships within the organization and with clients such as the New Jersey Department of Transportation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the Port Authority of NY and NJ and New York clients.
What You Need to Succeed:
•  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 5-8 years of bridge related design experience. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structures is desired.
•  P.E. license in NJ. NY license is a plus.Â
•  Prior internship experience with and understanding of AASHTO LRFD design and complex structural analysis software such Midas and CSi Bridge.
•  Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
•  Experience with road and/or rail bridge rehabilitation design, seismic analysis, and rating analysis is desired. Additional transportation/infrastructure agencies located in the Northeast is also desired.
•  Project involvement and management with multiple disciplines such as roadway, drainage, geotechnical, environmental, etc.
•  Strong written and verbal communications, excellent organizational skills and strong design skills with a willingness to help with proposal efforts.
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
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.
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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.
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