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 

The Senior Bridge Engineer is responsible for pursuit and delivery of transportation design related projects involving preliminary engineering and plans, specification, and estimate (PS&E) projects with the local Iowa office. The selected Senior Bridge Engineer will perform structural design, technical oversight, staff development, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, project management for targeted Iowa statewide and regional clients. With a REMOTE work schedule, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of flexibility and collaboration.

The Senior Bridge Engineer openly share technical knowledge and mentor and supervise engineers in assignments such as preparing studies, reports and supporting documentation; quantities and construction cost estimates; and construction drawings needed for bridge, public works and transportation design related projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience on new, widening, retrofit, and replacement bridge projects, culverts and retaining wall projects with the Iowa DOT and AASHTO LRFD design standards. This is a structural design position and we will only consider candidates with skills and experience in that area of expertise. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Reviews project proposal or plan to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project and staffing requirements  Provide technical guidance to less experienced personnel on specific tasks  Prepare scope of work and cost estimate for proposals  Manages staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring and revising assignments.  Present both oral and written format  Provide quality control, quality assurance for bridge design project of simple and complex nature  Performs technical analyses, calculations and design tasks as needed  Occasional to moderate travel may be required  Other duties as assigned 

 PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Management, or similar degree  Iowa P.E. is required  8+ years of experience in bridge design and transportation engineering, with a minimum of 2 years managing bridge related projects or tasks  Familiarity with Iowa DOT standards and procedures  Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software programs  Experience in using Microstation and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint  Ability to lead and interact with multi-disciplined teams  A background in business development, proposal writing, networking and strong listener of client’s needs is preferred 

COMPENSATION 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $97,593 to $155,017. 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.