Senior Bridge Engineer - Project Manager - Military Veterans
at Michael Baker International
BRIDGE PRACTICE
A global leader in engineering, planning and consulting, has partnered with communities since 1940 to solve their most complex infrastructure challenges with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. The firm has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, the firm, ranked Number Five 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.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker is actively seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer/Project Manager to join our Baton Rouge, Louisiana office. This position will work on complex bridge projects and develop innovative practical solutions to various structural design challenges. In this role you will lead, manage, and perform design and analysis as well as other structural engineering tasks for bridge systems and components.
The Senior Bridge Engineer will provide project management and leadership for the successful delivery of Bridge projects within Louisiana. We are looking for a candidate possessing strong verbal and written skills, as well as a demonstrated ability leading Bridge projects and young bridge engineers. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated success in the delivery of Bridge projects for state and local government agencies. Specific leadership characteristics will include
- Thorough understanding of the project management requirements for leading bridge projects, including the ability to properly scope and manage projects to established metrics for schedule and profit
- A firm commitment to Quality Control practices
- Lead marketing pursuits by developing concepts, attending marketing meetings, and providing technical guidance proposals
- Determine direction and lead market awareness including involvement in professional associations and conferences
- Work with our local and firm-wide Managers and Practice Leaders in the development of targeted client service action plans in the Louisiana market
- Manage client relationships and guide the application of Michael Baker International services within the bridge practice area to best serve the interests of the client and Michael Baker International.
- Be responsible for successful contracting and project execution, working closely with regional Michael Baker International staff and office leadership
- A strong mentor of project teams and junior staff
- 10+ years of experience in structural engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Louisiana or ability to obtain in six (6) months; SE preferred
- Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, CAN/CSA S-6, and other North American design codes
- Experience with the design of multiple bridge types in concrete and steel, and knowledge of staged construction analysis
- Solid background and understanding of Structural engineering software packages like: MDX, Con-Span, RC-Pier, MIDAS, CSI Bridge, FB Pier
- Preferred experience with engineering design software, i.e. programs such as LUSAS, SOFiSTiK, MIDAS, MicroStation, etc.
- Experience with Design-Build delivery, preferred
- Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD Bridge design specifications; preferred
- Experience with LADOTD bridge plan layout; preferred
- Experience with LADOTD CADConform Digital Plan delivery; preferred
The salary range for this position is $105,067-$204,096. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.
Baton Rouge, LA
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting has been partnering with communities since 1940 to solve their most complex infrastructure challenges with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Supported by more than 6,000 employees in 90 offices worldwide, we provide a full continuum of life-cycle engineering consulting, specialized global construction, base operations, security management, systems integration and intelligence solutions. Our clients include federal, state, and municipal governments; foreign allied governments; and a wide range of private development and other commercial partners.
When Michael Baker Jr. first established his engineering firm in 1940, he envisioned a company that would serve as a property surveyor or designer of roads, bridges, buildings and sewage systems, and also as a trusted, long-term partner with local communities and distant nations. His employees strove to transform communities, companies, states and even nations, adopting dual roles as both caring neighbors and innovative nation builders. Baker instilled in his employees the drive to deliver improved quality of life and the desire to make a difference.
Baker built a lasting legacy that today forms the foundation on which we continue to serve and grow. Today, we continue to leverage our collective expertise and experience to make the communities we serve better. We strive to make them safer, more accessible, more environmentally sustainable and more livable. We facilitate their transformation supported by differentiating innovation, technologies and dedicated employees. We are change agents, leading our partners around the world into the future.
Our greatest differentiator, though, is our employees who demonstrate a world-class ability to solve complex problems. That’s why we engage our people, educate and train them, develop their careers, and invest in their futures. We give them opportunities around the world to exercise and expand their skills and expertise. We reward innovation and collaboration that lead to the best solutions for our clients. As a company, We Make a Difference.
To most effectively serve our clients, Michael Baker International is organized into three distinct business units: Engineering & Consulting; Sallyport Global Holdings; and SC3, which are described below.
ENGINEERING, PLANNING AND CONSULTING
The Engineering, Planning and Consulting business unit encompasses the complete life-cycle of planning, environmental assessment, engineering design, construction management, and facilities maintenance for projects in more than 38 countries on five continents. We provide a full continuum of solutions for a broad range of markets, including highways, bridges, airports, rail and mass transit systems, domestic and overseas government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, energy infrastructure and urban planning and development.
Professional Services – As part of Engineering, Planning and Consulting, this business unit provides high-value, differentiated engineering and professional services around the globe, including specialized construction services, cost management support and engineering support.