Senior Bridge Engineer/Lead Engineer

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 is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer/Bridge Lead to join our Tampa office.

This position will work on complex bridge projects and develop innovative practical solutions to various structural design challenges in Florida and throughout the country.

In this role, you will lead, manage, and perform design and analysis as well as other structural engineering tasks for bridge systems and components.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations


* Manage bridge/structural tasks as part of project development, including plan and report production


* Develop or assist in developing structural details and construction plans using a variety of industry-standard software packages.


* Assist and check design calculations performed by others


* Provide technical leadership in a specialty subject matter area.

Serve in a position of leadership for technical working groups.


* Stays knowledgeable of industry trends and current codes and specification developments within their specific technical area.

Project Management


* Pursue FDOT bridge specific opportunities


* Manage bridge specific projects and/or projects


* Execute capture plans and lead proposal efforts with the proposal development team


* Developed scope and fee proposals


* Develop, establish, and maintain relationships with our employees, clients, and other industry-related organizations and stakeholders.


* Mentor, supervise, and train other structural engineering staff with less experience.


* Successfully interface with staff from a range of other disciplines (traffic, civil, planning, geotechnical, etc.) to support a diverse range of projects


* Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping to address some of our nation's most critical infrastructure challenges while building the future of our organization!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree is highly preferred


* 15+ years of experience in structural engineering


* Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Florida or ability to obtain in six (6) months


* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.


* Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles


* Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, AREMA and other North American design co...