Bridge Engineer

Bridge Engineer

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 six 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.

Michael Baker International is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Bridge Engineer for our growing Iowa Team! Michael Baker is Making a Difference in the Iowa market and building a team locally. In this role, you'll tackle standard and complex bridge projects and develop innovative and practical solutions for Iowa DOT 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 remote 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 can sit in our Des Moines or Omaha office.

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 Iowa DOT or other 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 six (6) months
• Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI and other North American design codes
• Solid background and understanding of Structural engineering software packages like: MDX, Leap Concrete, MIDAS, FB Pier
• Experience with Iowa DOT bridge projects is preferred.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $82,000 to 120,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits