Bridge Engineer

Michael Baker International

Bridge Engineer working on standard and complex projects for Iowa DOT and other clients. Analyzing and inspecting bridges with flexible hybrid work schedule.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural analysisdesign calculationsgeometric layoutsconstruction specificationsmaterial quantity calculations3D bridge modelsBIMAASHTO LRFDAISCACI

Soft Skills

communication skillspeople skillsteamworksupervisiontrainingrelationship managementinterdisciplinary collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailproject management

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Bachelor's in Civil EngineeringBachelor's in Structural EngineeringMaster's degree in Engineering