Senior Bridge Engineer - Military Veterans
at Michael Baker International
WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 4,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.
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 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
Join Michael Baker's #5 Ranked Bridge Practice in Southern California!
Michael Baker International is seeking a highly motivated Senior Bridge Engineer to join our dynamic Bridge Department in Santa Ana, CA. As a key member of our local and regional Bridge Practice, the Senior Bridge Engineer will play a crucial role in the design and delivery of various civil and transportation projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects, including bridges, retaining walls, flood control structures, and other related infrastructure. The Senior Bridge Engineer will be responsible for preparing structural plans, specifications, cost estimates, calculations, reports, and providing general technical support on a variety of civil and transportation projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares studies, construction documents, calculations, reports and other supporting documentation to support structural design of transportation projects.
- Reviews quantities and construction cost estimates prepared by others.
- Prepares or reviews project technical specifications.
- Supervises the preparation of drawings for bridges and structural components involved in roadway and transportation projects.
- Coordinates' tasks and project schedules and budgets.
- Performs QA/QC reviews of drawings, specifications and cost estimates
- Communicates with clients regarding project issues, leads meetings as necessary.
- Reviews shop drawings for conformance with contract plans.
- Defines scope of work and staff hours requirements.
- Participates in proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
- Coordinates with engineers and technicians to ensure accurate deliverables meeting client expectations.
- Performs detailed technical and peer reviews.
- Serves as the project 'task manager;' responsible for all facets of the task related to structural design components of projects.
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering. M.S. Structural Engineering highly preferred
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Minimum 12 years of progressive work experience in structural/bridge design
- Solid understanding of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and other relevant codes
- Solid understanding of California DOT (Caltrans) standards and procedures for bridge design
- Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software programs
The salary range for this position is $140,000-$220,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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.
Santa Ana, CA
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.