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.
  • Reviews shop drawing for conformance with contract plans.
  • Assists with defining scope of work and person-hour requirements.
  • Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
  • Assists Project Managers and other Engineers to meet project/task schedules and budgets.
  • Coordinates with design technicians to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
  • Prepares documents for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
• Assist with teaching the Bridge Inspection training courses and course development.
• Assist with supporting PennDOT’s Bridge Office as client staff augmentation.
  • Assist with development and testing of BMS3
  • Assist with rewrite of Pub 100A to accommodate transition to BMS3 & FHWA’s new SNBI coding guide.
  • Assist with database queries and support for bridge inspection data.
  • May require onsite support in PennDOT CO
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 5-10+ years of bridge design, analysis, inspection, and related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on bridges or structures from an ABET Accredited University
• Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector as defined by PennDOT’s Publication 238
• NSTM, Scour and Tunnel Inspection Certification – Preferred
• EIT Required; Professional Engineer (PE) – Preferred
• Must be physically fit, have a driver’s license, not be afraid of heights and have effective communication and computer skills, ability to work in adverse weather conditions, operate inspection access equipment, carry ladders, work alongside highways and/or railroads.
• Willingness to travel.
• Desire to work both outside (during all types of weather) and in the office.
• Strong technical and communication skills with a commitment to quality
• Familiarity with AASHTO and PennDOT design and construction standards preferred.
• Familiarity with PennDOT BMS inspection coding, data and policy preferred.
• Familiarity with relational databases is a plus.
• Structured Query Language (SQL) or Crystal Report experience is a plus.
• Underwater Diving Certification is a plus
• Asset Management experience is a plus