Bridge Civil Associate II / Bridge Inspection Team Leader

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Leads bridge inspections as a team leader.
• Cook up 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Compensation The approximate compensation range for this position is $69,731 to $100,692. 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.

Benefits

• 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

About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference.

Why Choose Us

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Contact Information

Michael Baker International, Inc. 1000 Grant Street, Suite 1000 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: 412-247-2000 Email: careers@mbi.com