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.
  • Exhibits proficient skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce high quality design documents, 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Proficient skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs.
• Exhibits proficient skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce high quality design documents, computations and reports.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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.