Michael Baker International

Bridge Operations Lead

Michael Baker International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States

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Salary

💰 $225,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide leadership on local and regional bridge and multidisciplinary projects, serving in senior technical and project leadership roles as needed.
  • Foster strong collaboration and work sharing across Michael Baker offices, regions, and external partners.
  • Partner with department managers to strategically plan resources, forecast staffing needs, and align talent with project demands.
  • Oversee quality, financial performance, and delivery standards, working closely with the Quality Assurance team.
  • Support regional business development efforts, including client engagement, pursuits, proposals, and interviews.
  • Assist with the recruitment, development, and retention of key technical and leadership staff.
  • Advance firmwide standards, best practices, tools, and QA/QC processes, ensuring consistency and operational excellence.
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, mentoring, and professional growth across the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • 15+ years of bridge design and delivery experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (Arizona required, additional western states a plus)
  • Deep knowledge of AASHTO LRFD, AISC, ACI, and bridge design for steel and concrete structures
  • Experience with bridge design software such as MDX, MIDAS, Leap, FB Pier, CSI Bridge, or OpenBridge
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build trust
  • Familiarity with ADOT bridge standards strongly preferred
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
bridge designbridge deliveryAASHTO LRFDAISCACIsteel structuresconcrete structuresMDXMIDASLeap
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationinfluencetrust buildingmentoringprofessional growthstrategic planningresource forecastingquality assuranceclient engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringBachelor’s degree in structural engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseMaster’s degree in engineering