Senior Bridge Engineer - Military Veterans
at Michael Baker International
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
Michael Baker International is hiring a Senior Bridge Engineer (Civil Engineer III) for our Richmond, VA OR Virginia Beach, VA office. Join our growing bridge practice and make a significant impact on critical infrastructure development and maintenance.
The successful candidate will have the upward mobility to develop into a Technical or Project Manager, ensuring that their career path is both ambitious and rewarding.
- Performing and managing structure tasks on conventional and complex multi-discipline projects from design through construction
- Performing and managing structure load ratings on conventional and complex bridges using hand calculations through finite element methods
- Leading, performing, and checking bridge and structure designs to ensure accuracy with design codes and client requirements
- Coordinating and communicating with other fields effectively
- Developing and adhering to scope, schedule, and budget for structure tasks
- Supporting bridge and structure proposal development through strong technical writing
- Developing and implementing creative and innovative cost-saving modifications to conventional designs through construction/value engineering opportunities
- Crafting and teaching bridge design training courses and reference manuals
- Assisting Project Managers in ensuring that task and project schedules and budgets are met
- Preparing scope of work and labor hour requirements for proposals
- Assisting with marketing/business development initiatives
- Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree is highly preferred
- 20+ years of experience in structural engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to acquire within six (6) months
- Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles
- Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI 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, Leap Concrete Connect, MIDAS, FB Pier, etc.
- Preferred experience with engineering design software, i.e., programs such as LPILE, CSI Bridge, Open Bridge Designer, MicroStation V8i, etc.
- Experience with VDOT bridge office practices and standards is preferred
The salary range for this position is approximately $93,850 to $148,000. Please note that the actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, abilities, and physical work location
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.
Richmond, VA
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.