Bridge 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 seven 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.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Bridge Engineer for our growing Illinois Team! In this role, you'll tackle standard and complex bridge projects and develop innovative and practical solutions for IDOT, ISHTA, local counties and other national transportation clients.

This role offers the opportunity to perform analysis and inspection of bridges, as well as other structural engineering tasks for bridge systems, all while enjoying a flexible hybrid work schedule.

If you're passionate about bridges and eager to take on challenging projects, we invite you to apply and become a part of our innovative and growing team!

This position offers a dynamic schedule with a mix of on-site field work and office/work-from-home.

Under the guidance of Engineers, Technical Managers, and Project Managers, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects.

Michael Baker currently does not have an office location in Iowa so this role will be remote until we establish an office space.

What You'll Do:


* 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.


* Prepare geometric/bridge layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations.


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


* 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.


* Prepare or check 3D bridge models, perform digital delivery or BIM type projects for transportation clients


* 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!

What You Need to Succeed:


* 4+ years of experience in structural engineering


* Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Iowa or ability to obtain in s...