Bridge Civil Associate II / Bridge Inspection Team Leader

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 full-time Civil Associate II / Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support our Bridge group in our Harrisburg, PA office and the bigger Baker.

As part of our Structures group, you will help us deliver outstanding NBIS bridge inspection and design services.

You will work with an experienced and diverse team to lead assistant inspectors to inspect bridges of all shapes and sizes and materials to help ensure the safety of the traveling public in Pennsylvania and across the country.

The position will also perform essential client staff augmentation support along with general civil/structural engineering duties, design reviews and task management, support project management needs, and assist in business development activities.

Under general to limited supervision, analyzes engineering data, produces computations and construction plans for a variety of civil engineering projects and infrastructure.

What You'll Do:


* Leads bridge inspections as a team leader.


* Coordinate inspection field work, evaluate bridge conditions, and write/review inspection reports.


* Accurately identify priority maintenance needs, develop repair recommendations, and coordinate with the Project Manager or Project Client


* Ensure timely submission of inspection documents and compliance with NBIS, and other local, state, and federal regulations.


* Oversee inspection assistants, coordinate traffic control sub-contractors, schedule man-lifts and under-bridge cranes for inspections, as needed.


* Mentor bridge inspection team members


* Use hand tools, ladders, mobile elevated work platforms and other equipment necessary for proper evaluation of bridges.


* Traveling 20% of the year within PA is anticipated.


* Design and Load Rating Duties (may vary depending on experience but typically include):
+ Prepares moderately complex studies, construction documents, maps, basic reports, and other supporting documentation to support structural evaluation and design.
+ Prepares quantities, cost estimates and project technical specifications.
+ Interprets data and prepares drawings for highways, structures, and water/wastewater projects.
+ Demonstrates proficient skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, computations and reports.
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