Bridge Civil Associate II / Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Michael Baker International

Civil Associate II / Bridge Inspection Team Leader role at Michael Baker International. Leading bridge inspections and supporting civil/structural engineering tasks in Harrisburg, PA.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeHarrisburg • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $69,731 - $100,692 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads bridge inspections as a team leader.
Coordinate 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.
Demonstrates proficient skills using various CAD and Microsoft Office programs to produce high quality design documents, exhibits, 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
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

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

bridge designbridge inspectionstructural evaluationload ratingcost estimationCADMicrosoft Officedatabase queriesStructured Query Language (SQL)Crystal Reports

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringteam coordinationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilityattention to detailcommitment to qualityphysical fitness

Certifications

Nationally Certified Bridge InspectorEITProfessional Engineer (PE)NSTM CertificationScour and Tunnel Inspection CertificationUnderwater Diving Certification