Civil Engineer - Structures
About The Position
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 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 highly-motivated Civil Engineer in support of our growing New Jersey Operations bridge practice, specifically in our Hamilton/Pennington office. The ideal candidate will be able to perform conventional and complex bridge and structure designs, and load ratings. They will be responsible for assisting the project manager in managing infrastructure projects in the bridge & structural service line. The selected candidate will perform technical or project oversight, contract management, technical and cost proposal development for targeted statewide clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 5-8 years of bridge related design experience. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structures is desired.
- P.E. license in NJ. NY license is a plus.
- Prior internship experience with and understanding of AASHTO LRFD design and complex structural analysis software such Midas and CSi Bridge.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Strong written and verbal communications, excellent organizational skills and strong design skills with a willingness to help with proposal efforts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with road and/or rail bridge rehabilitation design, seismic analysis, and rating analysis is desired. Additional transportation/infrastructure agencies located in the Northeast is also desired.
- Project involvement and management with multiple disciplines such as roadway, drainage, geotechnical, environmental, etc.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD, and other similar software tools
- Develop structural details and construction plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD
- Assist and check design calculations performed by others
- Prepare geometric layouts, construction specifications, and material quantity calculations
- Adherence to scope, schedule and budget for structure tasks
- Ability to support bridge and structure proposal development through strong technical writing
- Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
- May serve as the discipline lead responsible for all facets of the task or discipline of the project.
- Verifying that quality standards and project deadlines are met for tasks.
- Build and maintain critical relationships within the organization and with clients such as the New Jersey Department of Transportation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the Port Authority of NY and NJ and New York clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
