Michael Baker International

Bridge Engineer

Michael Baker International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Des Moines • Iowa • United States

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Salary

💰 $82,605 - $119,275 per year

About the role

  • 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!

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • Dynamic schedule with a mix of on-site field work and office/work-from-home
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
structural analysisdesign calculationsgeometric layoutsconstruction specificationsmaterial quantity calculations3D bridge modelsBIMAASHTO LRFDAISCACI
Soft Skills
communication skillspeople skillsteamworksupervisiontrainingrelationship managementinterdisciplinary collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadership
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE)Bachelor's in Civil EngineeringBachelor's in Structural EngineeringMaster's degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's degree in Structural Engineering